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DontSleep

Keep your Mac awake when you need it. A simple, elegant menu bar app that prevents sleep.

💯 100% Free & Open Source

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Always Green in Slack

Stay active in Slack and Teams by preventing your Mac from sleeping. Never appear away when you're actually working.

Long Downloads

Keep your Mac awake during large file transfers, backups, or system updates.

Monitor Processes

Keep an eye on system processes, builds, or any task that requires your attention.

Vibe Coding

Don't sleep while AI writes code for you. Perfect for long AI-assisted coding sessions.

Simple & Elegant

DontSleep lives quietly in your menu bar, ready when you need it. One click to prevent sleep, another to allow it.

Menu Bar Integration

Lives quietly in your menu bar with clear visual indicators - moon when allowing sleep, sun when preventing it.

Launch at Startup

Optionally start with your Mac and begin with sleep prevention enabled for seamless workflow.

Lightweight & Fast

Minimal resource usage with instant toggle. No bloat, no unnecessary features - just what you need.

Sleep Prevention Active

Prevent Sleep✓ ON

Launch at Startup✓ ON

Menu Bar Icon☀️ Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about DontSleep

🔐 Is DontSleep officially signed and notarized?

Yes! DontSleep is officially signed with an Apple Developer ID certificate and notarized by Apple. This means:

No security warnings: macOS recognizes DontSleep as a trusted application from an identified developer
Verified by Apple: The app has been scanned and approved by Apple's automated security systems
Safe to install: You can download and run DontSleep immediately without any workarounds

DontSleep is 100% open source, so you can always review the code on GitHub to verify what it does.

💰 Is DontSleep really free?

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 app is officially signed and notarized by Apple, giving you peace of mind while keeping it completely free for users like you.

🌙 How do I use DontSleep?

After installation, look for the DontSleep icon in your menu bar (top-right of your screen). Click it to toggle sleep prevention on/off:

🌙 Moon icon: Sleep prevention is OFF (normal behavior)
☀️ Sun icon: Sleep prevention is ON (Mac stays awake)

You can also access settings by clicking the icon and selecting "Settings" to configure launch at startup and other preferences.

🔒 Does DontSleep collect my data?

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.

Ready to keep your Mac awake?

Download DontSleep today and never worry about your Mac sleeping at the wrong time.

💯 Always Free: DontSleep is 100% free and open source. Officially signed and notarized by Apple for your security and peace of mind.

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