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Adrafinil for Mac

Keep your computer awake while AI coding agents are working

Quick answer: Adrafinil is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask adrafinil. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 70 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Adrafinil is

Adrafinil is a utility for macOS: keep your computer awake while AI coding agents are working.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://kagerou.glass/adrafinil/.

How to install Adrafinil

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask adrafinil.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Adrafinil on Mac?

Run brew install --cask adrafinil in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Adrafinil open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (kageroumado/adrafinil), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Adrafinil run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Adrafinil?

It was installed 70 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4018 in this catalogue.

What version of Adrafinil is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.13.1.