Ember.
Keep your Mac awake — beautifully. A flame in your menu bar with timed sessions, Liquid Glass UI, and an optional Pro upgrade for power users.
Version 1.0 · Requires macOS 26 (Tahoe) · Apple Silicon & Intel · Notarized by Apple · Also on the Mac App Store
What It Does
Simple on the surface. Smart underneath.
One click to stay awake. Set a timer and forget it. Everything you need, nothing you don't.
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One click awake
A flame in your menu bar. Click to keep your Mac — and optionally its display — from sleeping.
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Timed sessions
15 minutes to 5 hours, or indefinitely — with a live countdown ring and an end-of-session notice.
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Liquid Glass
A control panel that looks like Apple shipped it. Full Reduce Transparency and VoiceOver support.
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Private by design
100% offline. No account, no telemetry, no special permissions. Ever.
✦ Ember Pro
Upgrade once. Own it forever.
The free version covers the essentials. Pro unlocks automatic triggers, Shortcuts integration, and unlimited presets — as a one-time purchase. No subscription, ever.
- Automatic triggers — power, app launch, display connection, or schedule
- Shortcuts & App Intents for Automation app integration
- Unlimited named presets
- One-time purchase — no subscription
Unlock Pro directly inside the app after download, or via the Mac App Store.
Privacy
100% offline. No exceptions.
No account. No telemetry. No special permissions. Ember never connects to the internet and never will. What your Mac does is your business.
Ready to keep the flame alive?
Free to download. Upgrade to Pro anytime — one purchase, yours forever.