Adrafinil Keeps Macs Awake Only While AI Agents Are Running
June 27, 2026
Adrafinil is a macOS utility that prevents sleep only during active agent workloads, unlike Amphetamine or caffeinate which require manual toggling. It solves the lid-closed sleep problem without risking a discharged battery when agents finish.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou can run long agent jobs on a MacBook without keeping the lid propped open or remembering to disable a global sleep-prevention tool.