power-manager ☆
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Description:
Utility to automate tasks and improve power management
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.15.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: automation power-management scheduling macos system-utility
Install: brew install --cask power-manager
About:
Power Manager is a comprehensive automation and power management utility for macOS. It allows users to schedule system actions like startup, shutdown, and sleep, as well as manage power states to optimize energy usage. The tool provides robust scripting and policy enforcement capabilities to automate complex workflows and ensure efficient system operation.
Key Features:
  • Advanced scheduling for system power events (startup, shutdown, sleep, wake)
  • Policy-based power management for energy conservation
  • Scriptable automation workflows for complex tasks
  • Event monitoring and detailed logging
  • Support for user and system-wide configurations
Use Cases:
  • Automating nightly backups and system shutdowns
  • Enforcing energy-saving policies on office workstations
  • Scheduling system wake times for updates or maintenance
Alternatives:
  • pmset – Built-in command-line tool for basic power settings; Power Manager offers a GUI and advanced scheduling.
  • Lingon – Focuses on launch daemons and agents; Power Manager specializes in power state automation.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 1, 2026 10:26pm 5.15.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 4fbac0e3
Oct 1, 2026 1:48pm 5.15.1 0 VERSION_BUMP a8bab938
Sep 24, 2026 10:31am 5.15.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 7ad43b10
Sep 13, 2026 10:41am 5.14.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 08864c47
Sep 1, 2026 10:24am 5.13.1 0 VERSION_BUMP a7a09ff4
Sep 1, 2026 7:34am 5.13.0 0 VERSION_BUMP ba3d0378
Mar 30, 2026 10:45am 5.12.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 5e4a70bb
Sep 15, 2025 12:47pm 5.11.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a1224b8f
Dec 23, 2022 11:55pm 5.9.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 7e66a9f8
Aug 16, 2022 8:05am 5.9.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 267795a1
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