A tiny macOS menu bar app that keeps your Mac awake by simulating subtle mouse movements only when you're idle.
Website: wakeywakey.app
brew install --cask brndnsvr/tap/wakeywakeyDownload WakeyWakey v1.0.2 (macOS 15.0+, Apple Silicon)
Or visit Releases for all versions.
- Download the DMG above
- Open it and drag WakeyWakey to Applications
- Launch WakeyWakey from Applications
- Grant Accessibility permission when prompted (required for mouse movement)
- Click the coffee cup icon in your menu bar to enable
- Menu bar only — no Dock icon, stays out of your way
- Smart activation — only jiggles after 42 seconds of inactivity
- Timer options — enable for 1, 4, or 8 hours with auto-disable
- Launch at Login — start automatically with your Mac
- Multi-monitor support — cursor stays on the current display
Click the menu bar icon (coffee cup) to access:
| Menu Item | Action |
|---|---|
| Enable/Disable | Toggle mouse jiggle on/off |
| Enable for 1/4/8 hours | Auto-disable after set time |
| Launch at Login | Start with macOS |
| Quit | Exit the app |
Icon states:
| Disabled | Enabled |
|---|---|
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WakeyWakey needs Accessibility permission to simulate mouse movement. On first launch, it will open System Settings for you. Grant permission and relaunch.
If it doesn't work:
- Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility
- Find WakeyWakey and toggle it on
- Relaunch the app
- App doesn't jiggle — Wait 45+ seconds without touching mouse/keyboard
- No menu bar icon — Make sure you're running from /Applications
Want to build from source? See DEVELOPMENT.md.