NoDoze

NoDoze is a macOS application designed to keep your Mac active during long tasks, even when the lid is closed. It allows users to maintain downloads, builds, and other processes without interruption. The app is minimalistic, residing in the menu bar, and offers straightforward controls for managing session durations.

You can select how long you want your Mac to stay awake, with options to extend sessions as needed. Notably, it supports closed-lid operation for MacBooks, functioning for up to four hours. Users can also set power preferences, such as requiring the charger or allowing battery use with specific cutoffs, ensuring that the Mac operates within safe thermal limits.

NoDoze is suitable for developers, designers, and anyone needing to run lengthy processes on their Macs without disruption. With a simple activation process after a trial of five sessions, it provides a cost-effective solution without subscriptions or ongoing fees.