KeepingYouAwake
KeepingYouAwake is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. Prevents your Mac from going to sleep. It has 6,965 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at newmarcel/KeepingYouAwake.
About KeepingYouAwake
KeepingYouAwake is a small menu bar utility for macOS (Version 10.13 and newer) that can prevent your Mac from entering sleep mode for a predefined duration or as long as it is activated.
Install KeepingYouAwake
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What is KeepingYouAwake?
KeepingYouAwake is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. Prevents your Mac from going to sleep. It has 6,965 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at newmarcel/KeepingYouAwake.
Is KeepingYouAwake free and open source?
Yes. KeepingYouAwake'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 KeepingYouAwake?
Homebrew: brew install --cask keepingyouawake. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: 1.6.8).
Is KeepingYouAwake still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Aug 15, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.