Wedge helps you keep your computer running even when the screen lid stays shut. Many people use this tool for long tasks like artificial intelligence processing or software builds. It manages your system settings to prevent sleep mode. This saves time and ensures your work finishes without interruptions.
Wedge offers simple tools for your daily tasks. Use these features to manage your system settings:
- Clamshell Mode Control: Control your Mac behavior when you close the lid.
- Battery Management: Protect your battery health while the computer stays active.
- Menubar Access: Reach your settings from the top bar on your screen.
- Agent Support: Keep your AI agents running through long sessions.
- Build Optimization: Prevent your computer from sleeping during code builds.
Follow these steps to install and run the software on your system.
- Visit the official releases page to download the installer.
- Look for the file ending in .dmg.
- Save this file to your computer.
- Double-click the file to open it.
- Drag the Wedge icon into your Applications folder.
- Open your Applications folder and double-click Wedge to launch.
Wedge works on modern hardware. Ensure your system meets these needs:
- Operating System: macOS 12.0 or newer.
- Processor: Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3) or Intel processors.
- Memory: At least 4GB of RAM.
- Disk Space: 50MB of free space is enough for the files.
Does this drain my battery? The software includes logic to monitor energy use. It keeps the system active but restricts power-hungry background tasks. Your battery will last longer than if you leave the screen on.
Can I stop it at any time? Yes. Click the Wedge icon in your menubar at any time. You can turn the keep-awake mode off with one click.
Does it change my permanent system settings? Wedge only applies changes while the app is active. If you quit the app or restart your computer, your Mac returns to its default sleep settings immediately.
Where do I see the status? The menubar icon changes color to tell you the state of the app. A dark icon means the system will sleep as normal. A bright icon means the keep-awake mode is active.
You can customize how Wedge behaves. Open the settings menu by right-clicking the icon in the menubar.
- Start at Login: Enable this to keep your Mac ready every time you turn it on.
- Low Battery Stop: Choose to disable the keep-awake feature if your battery hits twenty percent charge.
- Notification Setting: Enable desktop alerts to know when your long-running build finishes.
Wedge serves many professional needs. Use it in these situations:
- Software Development: Keep your code builds active while you connect to an external monitor.
- Data Processing: Run long scripts or AI agents without the system stopping the execution.
- Media Exporting: Allow your computer to finish rendering large video files even when you step away.
- Music Production: Maintain a stable environment for background tasks while organizing your music library.
Safety remains a priority. Wedge does not access your personal folders or sensitive files. It only communicates with the power management system of your Mac to toggle the lid-close behavior. The source code is open for review. It does not send any data to external servers. Everything stays local on your machine.
If you encounter issues, try these steps:
- App won't open: Check your security settings in System Settings under Privacy & Security. You might need to click "Open Anyway" if the system blocks the first run.
- Computer sleeps anyway: Ensure the app displays the active icon in the menubar. If the icon shows the sleep state, click it once to toggle the mode.
- High Power Draw: Check the Battery section in System Settings to see if other apps consume energy. Wedge itself uses minimal resources.
Support happens through the GitHub repository. If you find a bug or have a suggestion, open an issue. Provide your macOS version and your processor type in your report. This helps the team fix bugs faster. Keep your software updated to get the latest performance improvements and battery optimizations. Visit the releases page often to check for the newest versions.