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💻 lidrun - Keep your Mac active while closed

LidRun manages your Mac power states. It prevents your computer from sleeping when you close the lid. This allows tools like Claude Code, Cursor, Docker, and Ollama to finish tasks without interruption.

🛠 Why use LidRun

Many developers use their Mac in clamshell mode. Standard settings often sleep the system when the lid closes. This stops background tasks. LidRun keeps your system awake. It manages power usage while you work. You gain control over your machine even when the screen stays shut.

⚙️ Key features

The application monitors your system state. It ensures your background agents run without breaks.

• Background Tasks: Keeps code editors and AI agents running.
• Battery Protection: Sets guardrails to stop tasks if the battery gets low.
• Thermal Safety: Monitors internal temperature to prevent hardware damage.
• Charging Modes: Allows the app to work only when the power cable connects.
• Timer Control: Schedules your computer to sleep after specific tasks finish.

📥 Install the software

Visit the official download page to obtain the latest version.

1. Navigate to the release section on the webpage.
2. Select the specific installer for your version of macOS.
3. Save the file to your desktop or downloads folder.
4. Open the file to begin the installation process.
5. Follow the prompts on the screen to finish the setup.
6. Grant the necessary permissions in your system settings when prompted.

🚀 Getting started

Once you launch the app, you will see a small icon in your menu bar.

Basic setup

The application starts in a default mode. It keeps the computer awake immediately upon closing the lid. Click the menu bar icon to see current options.

Battery management

Open the settings menu to configure your battery guardrails. You can set a percentage threshold. If your battery drops below this limit, LidRun pauses the wake mode. This prevents your machine from running out of power while you are away.

Thermal protection

The software tracks your processor temperature. If the heat rises above safe limits, the app pauses internal processes. It waits until the temperature reaches a standard level. This protects your hardware during heavy compute tasks.

Timer functions

Use the timer settings to limit how long the computer stays awake. You can set a countdown of 30, 60, or 90 minutes. This is useful for long builds or data exports. The computer will sleep once the timer expires.

📊 Performance tips

• Keep your Mac on a hard, flat surface. This helps with airflow.
• Connect your power adapter if you plan to run long tasks.
• Check the menu bar icon periodically to see if your tasks are active.
• Disable the app when you travel to save battery life.

❓ Common questions

Does this app affect my display? No. It only controls power states. Your screen turns off as usual when you close the lid.

Can I stop the app without closing settings? Yes. Use the quit option in the menu bar to exit the app.

Is this safe for my battery? The app includes guardrails. It avoids running tasks if the battery level is too low or if the temperature is too high.

What happens if the power disconnects? LidRun detects the power change. It changes the state based on your current settings. You can set it to snooze automatically when the power cable disconnects.

🛡 System requirements

• macOS version 12.0 or newer.
• An Apple Silicon or Intel-based Mac.
• Minimal disk space for installation.
• Administrative permission to set background tasks.

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