Coffee: Keep Display Awake Alternatives

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  1. Modafinil icon

    Modafinil

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    A macOS menu bar app that prevents your MacBook from falling asleep when the lid is closed, while letting the display turn off like normal to preserve battery and reduce heat.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • CA flagCanada
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  2. Lidless icon

    Lidless

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    A tiny macOS menu-bar app that keeps your Mac running even with the lid closed — so coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, etc.) keep working while you move around.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • VN flagVietnam
    Lidless screenshot 1
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  4. AceScreen icon

    AceScreen

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    AceScreen is an easy way to keep the screen of your Android device on. AceScreen prevents the Android device from going to sleep based on the current needs of the user. Simple and intuitive interface. Privacy friendly. Offered in over 50 languages.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    In automatic mode, the application uses your device's sensors and other available information and, depending on them, decides whether to keep the screen active or allow it to turn off.
    For each dock type and charging mode, you can set an alternate rule.
    Protects your lock screen from accidental touches when your device is in a narrow and confined space.
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  5. PowerLockGuard icon

    PowerLockGuard

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    Smart auto-sleep & power management for developers, laptops & AI agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Aider, VS Code). Automatically sleeps or shuts down when coding tasks finish, plus instant deep sleep on charger unplug. Lightweight (~62 KB) & offline. Built by GMK Solution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • BD flagBangladesh
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