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KeepingYouAwake for Mac

Tool to prevent the system from going into sleep mode

Quick answer: KeepingYouAwake is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask keepingyouawake. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 1,486 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What KeepingYouAwake is

KeepingYouAwake is a utility for macOS: tool to prevent the system from going into sleep mode.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://keepingyouawake.app/.

How to install KeepingYouAwake

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask keepingyouawake.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install KeepingYouAwake on Mac?

Run brew install --cask keepingyouawake in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is KeepingYouAwake open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (newmarcel/KeepingYouAwake), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does KeepingYouAwake run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is KeepingYouAwake?

It was installed 1,486 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #809 in this catalogue.

What version of KeepingYouAwake is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.8.