Keeps your Mac awake using the caffeinate command-line utility. From Alfred, you can start or stop sessions, set how long your Mac should stay up (or until when), and check the current status — all in a few keystrokes.
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Use the coffee keyword to toggle caffeinate on or off, preventing macOS from sleeping.
- Keyword:
coffee
Hold the Command (⌘) key while using the coffee command, the session will allow the display to sleep.
The cfs command allows you to set caffeinate to keep your Mac awake for a specific duration or until a specific time. It supports natural input formats for minutes, hours, and specific times, making it flexible and easy to use.
- Keyword:
cfs [duration or time]
Hold the Command (⌘) key while using the cfs command, the session will allow the display to sleep.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
cfs i |
Keeps your Mac awake indefinitely. |
cfs s |
Checks if caffeinate is active or the remaining time. |
cfs 15 |
Keeps your Mac awake for 15 minutes. |
cfs 2h |
Keeps your Mac awake for 2 hours. |
cfs 1 30 |
Keeps your Mac awake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. |
cfs 9:30 |
Keeps your Mac awake until the next 9:30. |
cfs 8am |
Keeps your Mac awake until 8:00 AM. |
cfs 11:40pm |
Keeps your Mac awake until 11:40 PM. |
The cfs command supports both 12-hour (AM/PM) and 24-hour time formats.
Both coffee and cfs commands can be customized in the workflow settings. You can modify their keywords or behavior to better suit your needs.
