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KeepingYouAwakeLockpaw
Free

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

 Free

Free and open source.

macOS macOS
  • Provides menu-bar controls over the built-in caffeinate tool.
  • Keeps the Mac awake while the screen is covered
  • Can show alerts from supported AI coding agents
  • Keeping the system awake can increase battery use.
  • Requires macOS 14 or later
  • The developer says it is a visual privacy tool, not a security lock
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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