Overview / Description
Agent Awake is an AI productivity tool that prevents a Mac from sleeping while AI coding agents are running, built for developers who use Claude Code, Codex, Aider, Cursor, Gemini, or Copilot for long-running tasks. It sits quietly in the macOS menu bar and watches for active coding agents — when an agent is running, the Mac stays awake; when everything goes idle, it sleeps normally, so you never have to remember to toggle anything manually.
The tool detects agents automatically. Claude Code is enabled by default, and Codex, Aider, Cursor, Gemini, and Copilot can each be turned on with a single toggle. A global keyboard shortcut (Option + Command + A) locks the screen instantly so you can walk away from your desk mid-task without stopping the agent. The app also includes keep-display-on timers — 10 minutes, one hour, or all day — for situations where you want the screen itself to stay on regardless of agent activity.
Agent Awake lives exclusively in the menu bar: no dock icon, no window, and no background clutter. A small bolt icon goes bold when awake mode is active. There is no account, no sign-in, and no subscription — it is a one-time $7 direct download, notarized by Apple, and compatible with macOS 13 and above. The app is built and sold by Asobi Labs (Maria Hollweck), the same developer behind the Good Bar suite of Mac menu bar utilities.
Used For
Agent Awake is used by developers running long AI coding agent tasks (Claude Code, Codex, Aider, Cursor, Gemini, Copilot) who need their Mac to stay awake and uninterrupted while they step away. It targets solo developers and indie engineers who want hands-free, agent-aware sleep prevention without managing settings manually.
Pricing
Agent Awake
$7 one-time — direct download, no subscription, no account required, macOS 13+
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Automatically detects when Claude Code, Codex, Aider, Cursor, Gemini, or Copilot are running — no manual toggles needed
- Mac returns to normal sleep behavior when all agents go idle, conserving battery
- One-time $7 purchase with no subscription, no account, and no sign-in required
- Option+Command+A keyboard shortcut locks the screen instantly while keeping agents running
- Minimal footprint: menu bar only, no dock icon, notarized by Apple, macOS 13+
Cons
- macOS only — no Windows or Linux support
- Direct download only, not available on the Mac App Store
- Agent detection is limited to the listed coding agents; custom or less common agent CLIs may not be recognized without manual configuration
Questions & Answers
Alternatives
Amphetamine, Lungo, KeepingYouAwake, Caffeinate (macOS CLI)