aldente ☆
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Description:
Menu bar tool to limit maximum charging percentage
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.36.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @AppHouseKitchen  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: battery macos menu-bar utility productivity system
Install: brew install --cask aldente
About:
AlDente is a macOS menu bar utility that prevents your battery from charging past a user-defined percentage, typically set between 80-90%. By capping the charge level, it significantly reduces battery wear and extends the long-term lifespan of your MacBook's battery. It also includes features for calibration, discharge modes, and detailed charging analytics.
Key Features:
  • Set a maximum charge limit (e.g., 80%)
  • Visual menu bar status and charging history
  • Discharge mode to run on battery power while plugged in
  • Calibration wizard for battery health
  • Compatibility with Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
Use Cases:
  • Extending the lifespan of a MacBook battery by avoiding the high-stress 100% charge state
  • Keeping a laptop at optimal charge level for stationary desk use
  • Calibrating the battery sensor for more accurate percentage readings
Alternatives:
  • Battery Health 2 – Built-in macOS feature that optimizes charging but offers less manual control than AlDente.
  • coconutBattery – Focuses on detailed battery monitoring and diagnostics rather than active charge limiting.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 29, 2025 6:40pm 1.36.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 4ac541ec
Sep 1, 2025 3:33pm 1.35.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 1b033c3d
Aug 29, 2025 4:14am 1.35 0 VERSION_BUMP 81dd2971
Jul 8, 2024 8:45pm 1.27.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 550b53bc
Jul 7, 2024 2:51pm 1.27.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 242173c4
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