# KeepingYouAwake

A free, open-source keep-awake menu bar toggle with preset durations and an automatic low-battery cutoff, from a solo German developer.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free
- **Open source:** yes
- **Official site:** https://keepingyouawake.app/
- **Available via:** Homebrew, Direct
- **Requirements:** macOS High Sierra (10.13) or later.
- **Maker:** Marcel Dierkes

## Kitsmith's take

Does the same core job as Caffeine and Amphetamine — a menu bar click prevents sleep — with a couple of its own touches: pre-defined activation durations from the menu instead of only a manual toggle, and it can disable itself automatically when the battery gets low. Built by Marcel Dierkes, an independent iOS and Mac developer based in Germany; 6.9k GitHub stars and translated into multiple languages by the community.

## Features

- **Preset durations:** Choose a set activation length from the menu, instead of only an indefinite on/off toggle.
- **Low-battery auto-disable:** Can turn itself off automatically once battery level drops below a threshold, so it doesn’t drain a Mac unattended.
- **Retina and Dark Mode:** Native support for both, plus community translations into multiple languages.

## FAQ

**Is KeepingYouAwake free?**

Yes, free and open source.

**Who makes KeepingYouAwake?**

Marcel Dierkes, an independent developer based in Germany.

**Does KeepingYouAwake protect battery level?**

Yes — it can disable itself automatically once the battery drops below a set level, unlike a plain sleep-prevention toggle.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/keepingyouawake/