Show HN: Adrafinil – keep a lid-closed Mac awake only while agents work
Adrafinil is a new macOS utility designed to prevent a computer from sleeping only while AI coding agents are actively working. Unlike traditional 'caffeinate' tools that keep a machine awake indefinitely, this app manages power states based on specific agent sessions.
Why it matters
This tool addresses power management inefficiencies for developers who use resource-intensive AI agents that run in the background.
rx no. 006 ・ a·draf·i·nil /əˈdræfɪnɪl/ ・ a eugeroic for machines ♡
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