Keep your Mac awake when you need it. A simple, elegant menu bar app that prevents sleep.
macOS 13+ · Apple Silicon & Intel
A tiny utility that solves real problems for thousands of Mac users.
Never appear away when you're working. Keep your status active in Slack and Teams.
Keep your Mac awake during large file transfers, backups, or system updates.
Keep an eye on builds, renders, or any task that needs your Mac running.
Don't sleep while AI writes code for you. Perfect for long coding sessions.
DontSleep lives quietly in your menu bar. One click to prevent sleep, another to allow it.
Clear visual indicators - moon when allowing sleep, sun when preventing it.
Start with your Mac and begin with sleep prevention enabled automatically.
Minimal resource usage. No bloat, no unnecessary features.
Yes! DontSleep is officially signed with an Apple Developer ID certificate and notarized by Apple. No security warnings, verified by Apple, and safe to install immediately.
It's 100% open source - review the code on GitHub anytime.
Yes, 100% free forever! No hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium features. We believe essential Mac utilities should be free for everyone.
Look for the DontSleep icon in your menu bar. Click it to toggle sleep prevention:
No. DontSleep is a local-only app that doesn't collect, store, or transmit any personal data. It works entirely offline.
Join thousands of Mac users who never worry about sleep again.
© 2025 DontSleep. Signed & notarized by Apple. Free forever.