My Mac Apps » Stim
Summary and Features
Stim (short for Stimulant—clever, right?) is a lightweight, powerful menu bar app that keeps your Mac awake when you need it most.Key Features
Keep Your Mac Awake On-Demand
Prevent your Mac from sleeping instantly via menu bar icon or customizable shortcut
Flexible Timing Options
Choose durations like 15 min, 30 min, 1h, 2h, 4h, 8h; or keep it awake indefinitely
App‑Aware Activation
Automatically disable sleep when a specific app is running—perfect for remote tasks or downloads
Diagnose Keep Awake Issues
See if Stim is currently preventing sleep and whether other apps are
Sleep When Needed
Automatically let your Mac sleep if the battery runs low
Start with Your Mac
Enable auto-launch at login so Stim is ready the moment you log in
Lean & Efficient
Lightweight and fast with minimal memory usage
Broad macOS Compatibility
Works on macOS Ventura, Sonoma, and Sequoia—native support for Intel & Apple Silicon
Reviews
- iFun (7 April, 2025, reviewed v1.07)
Screenshots
Global access
Control Stim using the mouse or a global keyboard shortcut
Limit to specific apps
Restrict preventing sleep only when specific programs are running
Access sleep blocking diagnostics
Verify if Stim is blocking sleep or which program(s) are