mx-power-gadget ☆
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Description:
Power management and monitoring for Apple Mx processors
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.5.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: monitoring system-utility power-management apple-silicon productivity
Install: brew install --cask mx-power-gadget
About:
Mx Power Gadget is a comprehensive power management utility designed specifically for Apple Silicon M-series processors. It provides detailed insights into battery health, power consumption metrics, and thermal performance directly from the system's power management controller. The tool enables users to monitor real-time energy usage and optimize their Mac's power efficiency for both battery longevity and performance.
Key Features:
  • Real-time power consumption monitoring for CPU and GPU
  • Battery health and cycle count tracking
  • Thermal monitoring with temperature sensors
  • Power usage history and analytics
  • Customizable menu bar widgets
Use Cases:
  • Monitoring battery health and optimizing charging patterns for MacBook users
  • Tracking power consumption during development workflows to optimize efficiency
Alternatives:
  • iStat Menus – More comprehensive system monitoring suite with broader features but higher cost
  • Battery Health 2 – Focuses specifically on battery metrics without detailed power consumption tracking
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm 1.5.2 0 VERSION_BUMP be9181b8
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