Take full control over when your Mac sleeps or stays awake. Schedule sleep, prevent idle timeouts, disable clamshell restrictions, simulate activity, manage power behavior or automate WiFi and Bluetooth actions when your Mac sleeps or wakes, all directly from your menu bar.
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StayUp Duck keeps Apple Silicon machines awake while local tasks like AI agents, renders, downloads, or servers continue running. It switches between manual and auto modes, watching activity and preventing sleep when work is active, then stepping back once things settle.
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SleepBar lets you schedule system or display sleep with quick presets, custom timers, or a set time. Simple, elegant, effective.
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A menu bar app that lets you schedule an automatic shutdown or sleep with a countdown—ideal for those who forget to turn off their Mac after work or play.
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Stim keeps your Mac awake when you need it—ideal for video calls or tracking down sleep issues, with a handy built-in status check.
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This menu bar app keeps your Mac awake by playing a built-in game or logs you out when you step away. No more unwanted timeouts or security worries—just set it and forget it.
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Prevent your Mac from entering sleep mode reliably, protecting against unexpected sleep cycles interrupting work. Perfect for long downloads, presentations, or when you need continuous operation without interruptions.
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NeverNap keeps your Mac awake, preventing sleep or screensaver activation for 5 minutes or indefinitely. It ensures smooth operation without manual system adjustments. (there’s also a pro version)
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Reduce unnecessary background activity. Dreamless automatically turns off Bluetooth/Wi-Fi when the Mac goes to sleep, and turns them back on when it wakes up.
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This menu bar app disables the clamshell mode and puts your MacBook to sleep when the lid is closed.
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This menu bar app prevents any Mac from entering sleep mode, providing hassle-free protection against unexpected sleep cycles.
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