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Keep Mac Awake vs Sniptide

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Keep Mac Awake compared with Sniptide
DetailKeep Mac Awake logo Keep Mac AwakeSniptide logo Sniptide
What it doesKeep your MacBook awake with the lid closed for long-running AI agents and tasks, no external display needed A pastebin with rules for sharing code and environment files, built for coding agents
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given AT
Pricing modelNot given Open source
PricingFree 3-day trial (sessions up to 8 hours). Then $9 USD once per Mac, tax included. No subscription. Not given
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
  • Paste code or folders with short shareable links
  • Link expiry options (1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, never)
  • Secret and API key detection
  • View tracking and analytics
  • Raw URL access for piping to terminals
  • MCP server and CLI for coding agents
  • Encrypted environment file syncing
  • Self-hosting with Docker and Postgres
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
  • Expiry and burn-after-read rules travel with the link to prevent leaks
  • Real-time view tracking and access logging for every paste
  • Full source code available for self-hosting without vendor lock-in
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 +1 (up) since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)00
Referring domains (Majestic)03

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