| What it does | Keep your MacBook awake with the lid closed for long-running AI agents and tasks, no external display needed
| Local MCP server connecting AI assistants to your computer for terminal, files, and process control
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| Stage | Startup
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| Pricing | Free 3-day trial (sessions up to 8 hours). Then $9 USD once per Mac, tax included. No subscription.
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| Key features | - Keep MacBook awake with lid closed, no external display or keyboard needed
- Sessions with no limit or custom duration up to 168 hours
- Run on AC power by default, optional battery use down to chosen level
- Built-in display off with lid closed
- Command-line interface with JSON output for AI agents
- Independent watchdog service restores normal sleep after failure
- Thermal cutoff on battery at serious heat levels
- No account, analytics, or logs required
- Works with Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor and other AI agents
| - Terminal command execution with long-running session support
- File operations including text, PDF, Excel, Word, and image support
- Targeted file editing with approximate search
- Content and filename search with ripgrep
- Process management and control
- File preview functionality for compatible MCP clients
- No telemetry or usage tracking
- Local logging of all tool calls in ~/.remotepilot
- Configurable directory and command restrictions
- Docker isolation support for enhanced security
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| What makes it different | - Only keep-awake app with independent watchdog, thermal cutoff, and AI agent interface
- Clamshell mode without external monitor, display, or keyboard
- JSON interface allows agents to start, check, and stop sessions autonomously
- Control agents from your phone while MacBook lid is closed
| - Runs entirely on your local machine with no account or remote service required
- Requires approval before AI assistant performs actions
- Works with multiple AI clients including Claude, Cursor, and VS Code
- Free and open source under MIT license
- Transparent local history with no hidden tracking or telemetry
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| Public API | Not given
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| Community votes | 0 | 0 |
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| DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs) | 2 ▲ +1 (up) since last check | Not checked yet ● no change since last check |
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Keep Mac Awake
RemotePilot Desktop