Keep your Mac working, even with the lid closed.
LidLock keeps your Mac awake for downloads, local servers, automations, and long builds. Whether work continues depends on the app and macOS. It is free to use and requires no Terminal commands.
Published by DelPage Technologies.
- Download LidLock.dmg
- Current version: 1.2.2
- SHA-256:
7972ce8f12760ec576b0d72eff97d0731057e9de36c317dca45cde12a86a3d1a
LidLock requires macOS 13 Ventura or newer. Apple signs the app with Developer ID and notarizes it.
LidLock tells you before macOS needs an administrator password or approval in Login Items. Reopen the setup guide from Settings, then Getting Started.
Read the installation and permissions guide.
- Normal Sleep uses your Mac's normal sleep settings.
- Stay Awake with Lid Closed keeps the Mac awake after you close the lid. Your Lock Screen settings still apply.
- Stay Awake keeps your work running while the display can turn off.
- Keep Screen On keeps the Mac and display awake while the lid is open.
- Walk Away turns the display off without stopping your work.
- Closing the window leaves LidLock in the menu bar. Use Open LidLock to reopen it or Quit LidLock to exit.
| Feature | Approval | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Sleep, Stay Awake, Keep Screen On, and Walk Away | None | Available as soon as LidLock opens. |
| Stay Awake with Lid Closed | Administrator password unless Allow lid changes without a password is enabled | macOS protects changes to lid sleep behavior. |
| Allow lid changes without a password | Login Items approval may be required | Avoids password prompts for lid changes. |
| Open at login | Login Items approval may be required | Lets LidLock open when you sign in. |
When approval is needed, LidLock explains why and can open Login Items.
LidLock does not request access to files, screen contents, camera, microphone, location, contacts, or Accessibility controls. Read Getting Started for details.
| Sleep controls | First launch guide |
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LidLock has no accounts, analytics, telemetry, advertising, or automatic network access while it runs.
Read the LidLock privacy policy.
LidLock works the same whether or not you donate. Optional donations support continued maintenance. Visit Support LidLock to contribute.
Use GitHub Issues for bug reports and compatibility notes. Include your macOS version, Mac model, LidLock version, and what you expected to happen.
This repository contains LidLock downloads, documentation, screenshots, and issue tracking. The app's source code is not public. See the EULA for license terms and CONTRIBUTING for what belongs here.
- Releases: GitHub Releases
- Getting started: GETTING_STARTED.md
- Privacy policy: PRIVACY.md
- Support: SUPPORT.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md