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Perked — Keep your Mac awake while your agents work

Keep your Mac awake while your agents work

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The short version

What is Perked — Keep your Mac awake while your agents work?

A menu-bar application for macOS that prevents the computer from sleeping while specific applications, such as AI coding agents, are running. It automatically detects when these apps are active and manages power settings accordingly.

What makes it different

Automatically detects AI coding agents and user-defined applications to manage system sleep, including a clamshell mode that functions without an external display.

Product capabilities

Key features

  • Auto-detection of AI coding agents
  • User-defined app monitoring
  • Power-aware settings (AC power or battery threshold)
  • Clamshell mode (lid-closed operation)
  • Timed sessions
  • Lock & Leave (lock screen while keeping awake)
  • Thermal protection (pauses when running hot)
  • Activity logging
  • Optional notifications
  • Launch at login

Ways to use it

Use cases

  • AI coding sessions
  • Long builds
  • Renders
  • Long scripts

Who it is built for

Best for

DevelopersUsers running long agent sessionsUsers running builds or renders

At a glance

Strengths & considerations

Strengths

  • Runs entirely on-device with no account or servers
  • Notarized by Apple
  • One-time purchase with free updates
  • 14-day money-back guarantee

Things to consider

  • Requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later
  • Clamshell mode requires one-time admin permission
  • Not available on the Mac App Store due to sandbox restrictions

Plan information

Pricing

Modelpaid
Starting price€1

One-time purchase with launch pricing: €1 for the first 10 buyers, €5 for the next 90, and €9 thereafter.

Free access

None

Prices and plans can change. Confirm current terms on the official pricing page before purchasing.

Compatibility & availability

Technical details

Integrations

Claude CodeCursorAiderCodexGeminiCopilot

Platforms & channels

macOS 14+

Languages

English

Quick answers

Perked — Keep your Mac awake while your agents work FAQ

Which coding agents does it detect?

Out of the box, it detects Claude Code, Cursor, Aider, Codex, Gemini, and Copilot. Users can also add any other app to the list.

Does it work with the lid closed?

Yes, via clamshell mode, which keeps the Mac awake with the lid shut without needing an external display.

Is my data private?

Yes, the app runs entirely on your Mac, has no account or servers, and does not send activity data anywhere.

Why is it not on the Mac App Store?

The sandbox requirements of the App Store block the power-assertion and process checks the app relies on.

Explore nearby ideas

Tags

macOSDeveloper ToolsUtilityPower Management

Research trail

Official sources

These pages were used for the factual profile above. They may change after the research date.

  1. Official website

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