Timer, end time, or unlimited
Set a timer, pick an end time, or go unlimited. From one minute to 24 hours. Need a little longer? Add 15 minutes in a click.
LET ITRUN.
Keep downloads, renders, and builds running while you step away. Choose when your Mac can sleep again.
macOS 14+ · Apple silicon & Intel
One payment. No account. No subscription.
INTERACTIVE PREVIEWmacOS MENU BAR APP
NoDoze
Session running
Your Mac is staying awake
01:59:47
left in this session
Browser demo · The Mac app runs locally
Keep working in the background.
Big downloadsLong rendersLate-night builds
01 /System awake. Display off.
Your screen can turn off.
Your work keeps running.
NoDoze prevents idle system sleep without forcing your display to stay on. Start a session from the menu bar, then close the popover. Downloads and other background tasks continue.
02 /Features
Set a session.
Step away.
Session controls and power settings, available from your menu bar.
Session status at a glance
A green cup in your menu bar means you're running. Close the popover and keep working. Your session carries on in the background.
Battery and thermal safeguards
Set a battery cutoff or require the power adapter. Sessions also stop when thermal pressure is high.
03 /Closed-lid mode for MacBooks
LID DOWN.
WORK ON.
Keep a MacBook running with its lid closed. A background helper manages the session and restores normal sleep when it ends.
VIDEO EXPORT● RUNNING
Exporting video…
Lid open. Still running.
Four-hour session limit
Closed-lid sessions stop after four continuous hours. Normal timer sessions support up to 24 hours.
Automatic sleep recovery
A small helper restores normal sleep if NoDoze quits or stops responding. One-time setup, then it gets out of your way.
Power and heat protection
Stops on low battery, high thermal pressure, or power disconnect. Battery use is an option you control.
FOR MACBOOKS · HELPER SETUP REQUIRES ADMIN APPROVAL.
Keep your Mac on a hard, flat, ventilated surface.
04 /NoDoze for Mac
$4. One payment.
All features.
Includes all three session modes, closed-lid support, and power safeguards. No subscription. Updates within v1.x are included.
NODOZE FOR MACONE-TIME PURCHASE ↗
$4Pay once.
Keep it.
Keep it.
- Timer, until & unlimited sessions
- Closed-lid mode & built-in safeguards
- Use on your Macs · v1.x updates included
macOS 14+ · APPLE SILICON & INTEL · NO ACCOUNT NEEDED
Will this work on my Mac?
If it runs macOS 14 Sonoma or later, yes. NoDoze supports both Apple silicon and Intel. Closed-lid mode is for MacBooks; desktop Macs get the same keep-awake sessions.
Can't I just use caffeinate?
Absolutely. It's a useful built-in Terminal tool. NoDoze adds a menu bar interface, visible timers, one-click extensions, configurable battery cutoffs, and closed-lid mode with a failsafe helper.
Does my screen have to stay on?
No. NoDoze prevents idle system sleep, so downloads and renders keep running. Your display can still turn off on its normal schedule.
What happens when I close the lid?
With closed-lid mode set up and a session active, your MacBook keeps running for up to four continuous hours. The helper requires a one-time administrator approval. Battery, power, and thermal rules still apply. Keep your Mac on a hard, flat surface with airflow.
What if I actually want my Mac to sleep?
End your session or quit NoDoze. Choosing Sleep from the Apple menu also ends the session. Waking your Mac or reconnecting power won't silently start it again.
Any accounts, subscriptions, or other catches?
No account, no subscription, no license server, and no telemetry. The $4 purchase includes all features and v1.x updates. Once installed, NoDoze works offline.
How do I remove the closed-lid helper?
Open NoDoze Settings → Closed Lid → Remove helper. You'll be asked for administrator approval, and normal sleep settings will be restored. You can then quit NoDoze and move the app to the Trash.