StayZen

A sleek macOS menu bar app that prevents your Mac from sleeping using the system caffeinate command.

Features

• ⚡ Quick Presets - One-click keep awake for 30min, 1hr, or 2hr
• 🕒 Time-Based - Set a specific time until which your Mac stays awake
• 🖥 App Monitoring - Keep Mac awake while a specific app is running
• 🔔 Notifications - Get notified when sleep prevention starts/stops
• 🚀 Launch at Login - Auto-start when you log in
• 📌 Menu Bar - Runs quietly in your menu bar
• 📊 History - Track total time and sessions

TODO

• Add app icons to dropdown
• Add History to view total time and past sessions

Download

Get the latest release from the Releases page.

Usage

1. Quick Start: Click 30m, 1h, or 2h buttons for preset durations
2. Custom Time: Select a specific time using the time picker
3. Monitor App: Enter an app name to keep Mac awake while that app runs
4. Stop: Click "Stop All" to immediately stop preventing sleep
5. Settings: Toggle "Launch at Login" to start automatically

The app runs in your menu bar - click the icon to show/hide the window. Right-click for quick options.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React + TypeScript + Vite
• Backend: Go
• Desktop: Electron
• System: macOS caffeinate, pgrep

License

MIT