Timed sessions
Keep your Mac awake indefinitely or for a focused timer, then let the session end cleanly.
macOS Utility
Rouse
A calm Mac utility for keeping long-running work awake across AI agents, downloads, exports, presentations, and automation sessions.
Rouse 1.9.2 is available on the Mac App Store with localized Email Support drafts, optional Support Rouse purchases, timed sessions, display sleep control, battery-aware rules, and the official rouse CLI.
Display control
Choose whether the display stays awake too, so the Mac can match the work in front of you.
Battery rules
Turn sessions off automatically below your chosen battery threshold for long practical runs.
Menu bar control
Start, stop, and check status quickly without opening a full window.
Dashboard view
Use the dashboard for richer status, presets, rules, and session details.
Official CLI
Control Rouse from Terminal, shell scripts, and local automation with rouse.