happymac
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Description:
Watches, suspends and resumes background processes that slow down your system
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.1.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: macos system-utility process-manager performance productivity
Install: brew install --cask happymac
About:
HappyMac is a system utility that monitors and manages background processes consuming excessive CPU resources. It automatically identifies and suspends or resumes processes that slow down your Mac, helping maintain system responsiveness without manual intervention. The tool provides a lightweight solution for optimizing performance by controlling resource-heavy background tasks.
Key Features:
  • Automatic process monitoring and detection
  • One-click suspend/resume functionality
  • Lightweight system resource usage
  • Real-time CPU usage tracking
Use Cases:
  • Managing background processes that slow down Mac performance
  • Optimizing system resources during intensive development workflows
Alternatives:
  • Activity Monitor – Built-in macOS tool with manual process management but no automation
  • App Tamer – Commercial alternative with more features but paid license required
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 12:17pm 0.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 86c175bf
Jul 12, 2024 1:57pm 0.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 1824a9e4