Clapet Alternatives

Clapet is described as 'Utility that aims to improve clamshell mode on your Macbook by automatically managing sleep when an external display is detected' and is a prevent sleep mode app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Clapet for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and Flathub apps. The best Clapet alternative is goguma app, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Clapet are Amphetamine, Caffeine for Windows, Stimulator and PowerToys - Awake.

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  1. Modafinil icon
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    A macOS menu bar app that prevents your MacBook from falling asleep when the lid is closed, while letting the display turn off like normal to preserve battery and reduce heat.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  2. Lidless icon
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    A tiny macOS menu-bar app that keeps your Mac running even with the lid closed — so coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, etc.) keep working while you move around.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  3. Close the lid. Keep coding. Hold My Lid keeps your Mac awake while Claude Code, Codex, and your other agents finish the job — lid shut, in your bag.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
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  4. macOS CLI that keeps your Mac awake with the lid closed on battery, so a local Codex, Claude Code, or Cursor session keeps running.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Rust
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