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lidanglesensor · v1.1
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Utility to display the lid angle and play a creaking sound
brew install --cask lidanglesensor 184
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v1.13mo ago1.0.3→1.1
Review
Mar 10, 2026LidAngleSensor is a unique utility that displays the lid angle of your MacBook and plays a creaking sound when the lid is opened or closed. It appeals to users who appreciate quirky features and want to monitor their laptop's lid movement.
Displays the lid angle of a MacBook and plays a creaking sound when the lid is moved.
Maturity: The project is active with frequent commits and a strong developer following, though some compatibility issues remain.
Community: The app has generated interest on Hacker News, particularly for its creative sound effect, but lacks discussion on Reddit.
Pros
- + Unique and entertaining feature with the creaking sound
- + Provides real-time lid angle monitoring
- + Active development with a strong open-source community
Cons
- - Limited support for M1 MacBooks
- - Requires manual updates
Community Mentions
hackernews
Oct 2025 MacBook Lid Angle Sensor
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Sep 2025 MacBook LidAngleSensor App
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