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Description:
App for managing battery charging. (Also installs a CLI on first use.)

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.3.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: battery macos cli productivity system-utility

Install: brew install --cask battery

About:
Battery is a macOS application and CLI tool designed to optimize and manage battery health. It provides features like setting charging limits to prevent overcharging and monitoring battery status. This tool helps extend the lifespan of your MacBook's battery through intelligent charge management.

Key Features:

Set charge limits (e.g., stop at 80%)
Command-line interface (CLI) for automation
Real-time battery status monitoring
macOS menu bar integration

Use Cases:

Extending long-term battery lifespan for MacBooks
Automating charge limits via terminal scripts
Monitoring battery health metrics

Alternatives:

AlDente – Popular alternative with a GUI focus, though Battery offers a robust CLI.
Battery Health Management (macOS native) – Native OS feature, but Battery offers more manual control and limits.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jun 28, 2024 7:38pm	1.2.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	2db4d45b