Cafaine prevents your Mac from sleeping, dimming the screen, or starting screensavers. Built with native Apple IOKit assertions, clamshell lid-closed support, and zero background overhead.
Get the full feature set completely free and open-source.
| Capability | Cafaine (Free) | App Store Anti-Sleep Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.00 (Free Forever) | $3.99 on Mac App Store |
| Source Code | 100% Open Source (MIT) | Proprietary / Closed Source |
| Keep Awake with Lid Closed | Included Free | Often Paywalled or In-App Purchase |
| Power Connect / Disconnect Automation | Included Free | Limited or Pro Only |
| Telemetry & Analytics | Zero (Offline) | App Store & Crashlytics telemetry |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon (M1-M4) & Intel Universal | Universal |
Cafaine is 100% free and open-source by Hassan Elkady.
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Your download has started from GitHub Releases. Because Cafaine is free and open-source without an Apple Developer ID signature, follow these simple steps on first launch:
Cafaine.dmg and drag Cafaine.app into the Applications shortcut. (This installs it and indexes it in Launchpad).
Free and Open Source Anti-Sleep Tool for macOS
Created with love by Hassan Elkady (@local-over).
Licensed under the MIT License.