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For Mac users who need their computer to stay awake during long-running tasks or presentations, KeepingYouAwake is a free, open-source menu bar utility that prevents macOS from entering sleep mode. KeepingYouAwake is designed for macOS 10.13 and newer, offering a simple, intuitive way to keep your Mac awake for a predefined duration or until manually stopped.

How It Works

KeepingYouAwake is built around Apple's caffeinate command-line utility, which is included in all modern versions of macOS. This ensures a safe and compatible operation. The app allows users to select from various time intervals or keep the Mac awake indefinitely.

Key Features

• Menu Bar Integration: Easily accessible from the menu bar.
• Customizable Duration: Choose from predefined time intervals or keep your Mac awake indefinitely.
• Automatic Updates: Available through GitHub releases.
• Open Source: Licensed under the MIT license, allowing for community contributions and transparency.

User Experience

The application is straightforward to use, with a status icon indicating whether the Mac is currently being kept awake. Users can also choose to have KeepingYouAwake launch at login, ensuring it's always available when needed.

Installation

Users can install KeepingYouAwake by downloading the latest release from GitHub or via Homebrew Cask using the command brew install --cask keepingyouawake. This flexibility caters to different user preferences for managing applications.

Availability

KeepingYouAwake is available for macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and newer versions. For users on older macOS versions, previous releases of KeepingYouAwake that support those systems are available, albeit without the latest features or updates.