project-mouse Alternatives

Apps similar to project-mouse include Caffeine for Windows, which is free. Other options are Green Dotter, PowerToys - Awake and Mouse Jiggler. In total there are four Prevent Sleep Mode Apps like project-mouse for Windows and Mac.

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  1. If you have problems with your PC locking or going to sleep, caffeine will keep it awake. It works by simulating a keypress once every 59 seconds, so your machine thinks you're still working at the keyboard, so won't lock the screen or activate the screensaver.

    63 Caffeine for Windows alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Green Dotter icon
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    Free auto clicker and mouse jiggler for Mac and Windows operating locally without accounts, offering safe-area click zones, random or fixed intervals, natural movement, session time limits, tray minimisation, instant pause on activity, and Microsoft Store access.

    20 Green Dotter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  3. PowerToys Awake is a tool for Windows designed to keep a computer awake without having to manage its power & sleep settings. This can be helpful when running time-consuming tasks, ensuring that the computer does not go to sleep or turn off its screens.

    59 PowerToys - Awake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Mouse Jiggler icon
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    Mouse Jiggler is a very simple piece of software whose sole function is to "fake" mouse input to Windows, and jiggle the mouse pointer back and forth.

    23 Mouse Jiggler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Windows
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