Keep your Mac awake when you need it. A simple, elegant menu bar app that prevents sleep.
macOS might show a security warning when you first run DontSleep. This is normal!
See our FAQ below for the 30-second fix.
Stay active in Slack and Teams by preventing your Mac from sleeping. Never appear away when you're actually working.
Keep your Mac awake during large file transfers, backups, or system updates.
Keep an eye on system processes, builds, or any task that requires your attention.
Don't sleep while AI writes code for you. Perfect for long AI-assisted coding sessions.
DontSleep lives quietly in your menu bar, ready when you need it. One click to prevent sleep, another to allow it.
Lives quietly in your menu bar with clear visual indicators - moon when allowing sleep, sun when preventing it.
Optionally start with your Mac and begin with sleep prevention enabled for seamless workflow.
Minimal resource usage with instant toggle. No bloat, no unnecessary features - just what you need.
Everything you need to know about DontSleep
Yes, DontSleep is completely safe! This security warning appears because we're an independent developer who doesn't pay Apple's $99/year certificate fee. The app is 100% open source - you can review every line of code on GitHub.
Quick Fix (30 seconds):
xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/DontSleep.appAlternative: Right-click the app → "Open" → "Open" (sometimes works)
Yes, 100% free forever! DontSleep is open source software with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium features. We believe essential Mac utilities should be free for everyone.
The security warning you might see is simply because we choose not to pay Apple's $99/year developer certificate fee. This keeps the app completely free for users like you.
After installation, look for the DontSleep icon in your menu bar (top-right of your screen). Click it to toggle sleep prevention on/off:
You can also access settings by clicking the icon and selecting "Settings" to configure launch at startup and other preferences.
No, absolutely not! DontSleep is a local-only app that doesn't collect, store, or transmit any personal data. It only uses macOS system APIs to prevent sleep - nothing more, nothing less.
Your privacy is important to us. The app works entirely offline and never connects to the internet.
Download DontSleep today and never worry about your Mac sleeping at the wrong time.
© 2025 DontSleep. Made with ❤️ for Mac users.
💯 Always Free: DontSleep is 100% free and open source. We don't pay Apple's $99/year certificate fee to keep this app free for everyone. That's why you might see a security warning - the app is completely safe!