jiggler
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Description:
Keep your computer awake
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.10@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: productivity macos utility sleep-prevention menu-bar
Install: brew install --cask jiggler
About:
Jiggler is a lightweight utility that prevents your Mac from going to sleep by simulating small mouse movements. It runs quietly in the menu bar, offering a simple toggle to keep your system awake without altering energy saver settings. This is ideal for long-running tasks where you need to ensure your computer remains active and unlocked.
Key Features:
  • Minimal system resource usage
  • Menu bar interface for easy control
  • Simulates subtle cursor movement to prevent sleep
  • No system preference modifications required
Use Cases:
  • Preventing sleep during large file downloads or uploads
  • Keeping a machine awake for remote access sessions
  • Running long compile or render jobs without interruption
Alternatives:
  • Amphetamine – More feature-rich with complex rules and triggers, whereas Jiggler is focused on simple, immediate sleep prevention.
  • caffeinate (CLI) – Built-in macOS command-line tool; Jiggler provides a persistent and convenient graphical interface.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 24, 2025 1:30am 1.10 0 VERSION_BUMP f9bb515b
Aug 5, 2025 2:20pm 1.9 0 VERSION_BUMP 716c3a3d