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Adrafinil
adrafinil · v1.4.0 • auto-updates
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Keep your computer awake while AI coding agents are working
brew install --cask adrafinil -
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v1.4.0today1.3.0→1.4.0
Review
Jul 6, 2026Adrafinil is a macOS app designed to keep your computer awake specifically while AI coding agents are working. It offers targeted wakefulness to enhance productivity for developers relying on AI-driven workflows.
Prevents your Mac from sleeping during AI coding agent activities.
Maturity: The project is active with recent updates and closed issues, indicating good health.
Community: Received significant attention on Hacker News with a well-received Show HN post, though no mentions on Reddit.
Pros
- + Targets a niche but growing need for developers using AI agents
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
- + Closed issues suggest responsive development
Cons
- - Low installs indicate limited adoption
- - No community discussion on Reddit
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Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown