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KeepingYouAwake vs Capsomnia: catalog facts
KeepingYouAwakeCapsomnia
Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

macOS macOS
  • Provides menu-bar controls over the built-in caffeinate tool.
  • Uses the Caps Lock key as a physical keep-awake switch
  • Supports closed-lid MacBook work
  • Keeping the system awake can increase battery use.
  • The signed installer requires macOS 14 or later on Apple silicon
  • Source installation requires macOS 13.5 or later on Intel
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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