Jiggler
jiggler · v1.10
Keep your computer awake
brew install --cask jiggler Trust Score 6/10
Review
Mar 10, 2026Jiggler is a lightweight macOS utility designed to keep your computer awake by preventing sleep mode. It's ideal for users who need their Mac to remain active during extended periods, such as for streaming or long downloads.
Prevents the computer from entering sleep mode.
Maturity: The project is healthy with active maintenance and recent updates.
Community: Community sentiment is mixed, with praise for its effectiveness and mentions of its use in workplace surveillance avoidance. Some users have reported compatibility issues.
Pros
- + Lightweight and simple design
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
- + Recent updates and active maintenance
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions
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