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Adrafinil

Adrafinil is a free, open-source AI desktop app for macOS. Keep your Mac awake only while AI coding agents are working. It has 521 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at kageroumado/adrafinil.

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About Adrafinil

Adrafinil keeps a Mac awake through a closed lid while a coding agent works, then releases the hold when the turn ends. Hooks track active work across agents; a thermal cutout and automatic release of abandoned holds limit unattended runs.

Install Adrafinil

Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.

Homebrew (macOS)
brew install --cask adrafinil

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FAQ

Adrafinil FAQ

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Is Adrafinil free and open source?

Yes. Adrafinil's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.

How do I install Adrafinil?

Homebrew: brew install --cask adrafinil. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.13.1).

Is Adrafinil still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 18, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.