Keepresso is a native macOS menu-bar application that prevents a Mac from sleeping at inopportune times. It addresses situations such as downloads, renders, calls, or agent runs where the system would otherwise enter sleep mode. The tool allows users to keep the Mac awake on their own terms and then permits normal rest afterward.
It provides several methods for controlling awake state. Users can select to keep the system awake indefinitely or for a set duration such as 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or one hour. A closed-display mode enables the Mac to continue operating with the lid shut, turning the display off while remaining active even on battery power without requiring an external monitor, dock, or power cord. Triggers can be paused for manual control. The application also includes support for an MCP server that handles automation leases for AI agents along with a headless-Mac toolkit.
Keepresso is delivered as a menu-bar utility built with Swift and SwiftUI. It runs on macOS 14 and later, is signed and notarized, and can be installed via a Homebrew cask or by downloading a DMG. The project is hosted on GitHub and the interface is available in fifteen languages. It requires no account and performs no tracking.
The software is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license.
In the Productivity & Work space, Keepresso takes a focused approach. Your Mac going to sleep at the wrong time during downloads, renders, calls, or AI agent runs. It is built as an open-source project for mac users and developers running long background tasks. Keepresso is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. It runs on the web, the command line, and macOS.
György Schilling builds and maintains Keepresso, and the product first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 55 stars and 263 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include Menu Bar App, Smart Triggers, and Timed Sessions. The interface is available in 14 languages, including German, English, and Spanish. It exposes integrations via an MCP server.
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