Description:
App for managing battery charging. (Also installs a CLI on first use.)
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.4.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: System utilities
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Tags:
battery
macos
cli
productivity
system-utility
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Install:
brew install --cask battery
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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.
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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
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Use Cases:
- Extending long-term battery lifespan for MacBooks
- Automating charge limits via terminal scripts
- Monitoring battery health metrics
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Alternatives:
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AlDente
– Popular alternative with a GUI focus, though Battery offers a robust CLI.
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Battery Health Management (macOS native)
– Native OS feature, but Battery offers more manual control and limits.
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| Feb 25, 2026 12:46pm |
1.4.0 |
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| Jun 28, 2024 7:38pm |
1.2.2 |
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| Jan 17, 2024 1:50pm |
1.2.1 |
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| Sep 23, 2023 11:09am |
1.2.0 |
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| Mar 14, 2023 11:55pm |
1.1.4 |
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| Mar 13, 2023 11:13pm |
1.1.3 |
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| Mar 8, 2023 12:54pm |
1.1.2 |
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| Mar 6, 2023 10:20pm |
1.1.1 |
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| Feb 14, 2023 8:30am |
1.0.8 |
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| Feb 8, 2023 6:30pm |
1.0.7 |
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| Feb 6, 2023 7:07am |
1.0.6 |
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| Feb 3, 2023 11:00pm |
1.0.5 |
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| Feb 3, 2023 12:22am |
1.0.4 |
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| Oct 7, 2022 3:56pm |
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