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Muster vs Keep Mac Awake

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Muster compared with Keep Mac Awake
DetailMuster logo MusterKeep Mac Awake logo Keep Mac Awake
What it doesMac menu bar app that shows which Claude Code, Codex or Cursor session needs you Keep your MacBook awake with the lid closed for long-running AI agents and tasks, no external display needed
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelOpen source Not given
PricingFree Free 3-day trial (sessions up to 8 hours). Then $9 USD once per Mac, tax included. No subscription.
Key features
  • See which Claude Code, Codex or Cursor session needs you
  • Allow or deny a command from an alert without switching apps
  • See the agent's reason, the whole command or every option with Option-Down
  • Switch to any session with Option-Tab
  • Search sessions from the last three hours
  • View tokens and API cost per session
  • Native macOS AppKit interface
  • Supports remote sessions over SSH
  • 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
  • No switching required to approve requests
  • Open source with full code transparency
  • Privacy by default with no analytics
  • Manage multiple sessions from one menu bar
  • 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)2 no change since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)180
Referring domains (Majestic)240

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