
Keep your Mac awake during downloads, calls, and agent tasks



Napless is a native macOS menu bar utility that prevents your computer from sleeping while you work. Built for modern workflows, it addresses common frustrations where standard system sleep settings interrupt long-running background tasks. It replaces basic tools by offering fine-grained triggers and honest status feedback instead of blindly forcing a system wake state.
The app solves the problem of sudden system sleep interrupting file downloads, video meetings, software builds, and command-line processes. Unlike basic timers, Napless actively monitors macOS to verify that the operating system is genuinely honoring the sleep prevention request. If the system fails to remain awake or sleep protection drops, the app changes color in the menu bar and alerts you to the issue.
Napless introduces smart detection tailored for modern developers and remote workers. It distinguishes between an AI coding agent actively executing a task and a prompt waiting for user input. It also integrates safety features that stop wake assertions if your laptop battery hits a specified threshold or if system temperatures climb too high.
Napless is designed for anyone on macOS whose projects require uninterrupted machine operation without manual intervention.
When running large dataset transfers or asset downloads, you can step away from your desk knowing Napless will prevent sleep until the transfer completes, releasing system resources immediately afterward.
During long video conferences on Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams, the software tracks camera and microphone usage so your screen will not sleep mid-sentence, even if you do not touch your mouse or keyboard.
For developers running background command-line workflows or AI agent sessions, Napless tracks active terminal turns, preventing sudden disconnects mid-generation while guarding against overheating inside a bag.
Napless offers a fully featured 7-day free trial. After the trial ends, keeping the Mac awake requires Napless Pro. A founding lifetime deal is available at $8 for the first 50 customers, after which the one-time purchase price is $24 for lifetime access on up to 3 Macs.
Napless serves as an alternative to Amphetamine and the built-in macOS caffeinate terminal command. While traditional tools use static timers or broad application triggers, Napless adds automated agent tracking, system sleep verification, remote alerts, and automatic thermal shutoffs.
What system versions does Napless support?
Napless supports macOS 13 or later on both Apple silicon and Intel hardware, signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized.
How does the free trial work?
You can access all Napless features, including automatic triggers and agent mode, free for 7 days. Once the trial ends, continuing to hold your Mac awake requires a Napless Pro license.

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