Coffee Buzz Alternatives

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  1. 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
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  2. Hold My Lid icon

    Hold My Lid

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    Close the lid. Keep coding. Hold My Lid keeps your Mac awake while Claude Code, Codex, and your other agents finish the job — lid shut, in your bag.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • IN flagIndia
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  4. BoltBurz icon

    BoltBurz

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    Keep your Mac awake only when needed, with a minimal control surface built for focused workflows.

    39 BoltBurz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Global
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  5. 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
    Modafinil screenshot 1
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