Hold My Lid keeps long AI coding tasks running on a Mac
Hold My Lid is a Mac app for keeping long tasks running when the computer might otherwise go to sleep. It is aimed at people who leave working while they are at the office, away from the desk, or traveling. The old is the Mac pmset command, but forgetting to turn it off can drain the battery completely.
The app has two modes: one based on whether an AI agent is still working, and one based on a battery level limit. It sends a notification when an agent finishes or when the battery drops below the chosen limit. It also includes a basic sleep-prevention mode when the laptop lid is open.
It says it supports Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Open Code, Cline, and Gemini. The early lifetime price is $9.99 for use on 3 Macs.
Key points
- The app keeps long tasks running on a Mac.
- It supports Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Open Code, Cline, and Gemini.
- It can run based on AI agent activity or a battery level limit.
- It sends alerts when the task finishes or the battery gets too low.
- The early lifetime price is $9.99 for 3 Macs.