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Macsmith vs Keep Mac Awake

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Macsmith compared with Keep Mac Awake
DetailMacsmith logo MacsmithKeep Mac Awake logo Keep Mac Awake
What it doesYour developer tools. One Mac app. Keep your MacBook awake with the lid closed for long-running AI agents and tasks, no external display needed
StageNot given Startup
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Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree: Inspection of all 20 tools included. Macsmith Pro: $5 USD one-time per developer, valid on up to three Macs, includes every future update, no subscription required. Free 3-day trial (sessions up to 8 hours). Then $9 USD once per Mac, tax included. No subscription.
Key featuresNot given
  • 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
What makes it different
  • All twenty developer tools integrated in one native macOS application
  • 100% native macOS built with Swift and SwiftUI
  • Works on up to three Macs per developer license
  • 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
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)3 +1 (up) since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)130
Citation Flow (Majestic)230
Referring domains (Majestic)110

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