Espresso keeps your Mac awake — so your downloads, presentations, and long-running tasks never get interrupted by sleep
Espresso keeps your Mac awake — so your downloads, presentations, and long-running tasks never get interrupted by sleep.
SMART SLEEP PREVENTION
No more waking up to stalled downloads or failed backups. Espresso prevents your Mac from sleeping exactly when you need it. One click in the menu bar, and you're in control.
KEY FEATURES
• Smart Timer
Choose from presets (5 min to 4 hours) or set a custom duration. Espresso automatically deactivates when time's up.
• App Triggers
Automatically keep your Mac awake when specific apps are running. Perfect for Zoom calls, Keynote presentations, video editing, or Xcode builds.
• Schedule
Set specific times and days when your Mac should stay awake. Great for overnight downloads or work hours.
• Keyboard Shortcut
Press Control + E to instantly toggle Espresso from anywhere. No clicking required.
• Battery Protection
Automatically disable sleep prevention when your battery runs low. Set your own threshold to protect battery health.
• Clamshell Mode
Keep your MacBook awake even with the lid closed. Perfect for external monitor setups.
DESIGNED FOR MAC
Espresso is a native macOS app built with Swift and SwiftUI. It lives quietly in your menu bar, using virtually no CPU or memory. Lightweight, efficient, and beautiful.
PERFECT FOR
- Large downloads and updates
- Presentations and screen sharing
- Video calls on Zoom, Teams, FaceTime
- Long builds and renders
- Backups and file transfers
- Media playback
PRIVACY FIRST
Espresso collects no personal data. All settings are stored locally on your Mac. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics.
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