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.

Mouse Shaker is described as 'Mouse jiggler macOS app that auto moves your cursor so that you always appear online and active on messaging apps. Ideal if you need to keep your connection to citirix or your VPN active without having to reconnect' and is a prevent sleep mode app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Mouse Shaker for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Mouse Shaker alternative is Amphetamine, which is free. Other great apps like Mouse Shaker are Caffeine for Mac, Caffeine for Linux, Mouse Jiggler - Stay Active and NeverNap.
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.
