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Lungo

Menu Bar · by Sindre Sorhus

macOSPaid

Prevent your Mac from going to sleep, right from the menu bar.

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Details

What is Lungo?

Lungo prevents your computer from falling asleep and your screen from dimming.

This can be useful when:

- Doing a presentation at work.

- Watching YouTube videos in non-fullscreen mode.

- Cooking and having the recipe open on your computer.

- Reading a long article without scrolling.

- Using the screen to view live stats.

- Monitoring progress on a long-running task.

Features:

- Right-click the menu bar icon to quickly activate.

- Choose to activate with left-click instead in the settings.

- Choose to activate at launch in the settings.

- Allow the display to sleep in the settings.

- Set the default duration in the settings, which is used when Lungo is activated by clicking the menu bar icon.

- Custom keyboard shortcut to activate/deactivate Lungo.

- Deactivate automatically when disconnecting the power adapter (opt-in).

- Shortcuts support.

- Control Lungo from scripts or the terminal. (See the website for more info)

Important: Lungo will not prevent your computer from sleeping if you close the lid. This is a Mac App Store limitation. Lungo is also not able to prevent a scheduled sleep, enabled in the battery system settings.

Support: Click the “Send Feedback” button in the app.

At a glance

Price
$4.00
Pricing model
Paid
Platforms
macOS
Requires
macOS 26.0+
Version
2.8.3
Website
sindresorhus.com
Listed
Sep 23, 2026
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Lungo: common questions

Is Lungo free?

Lungo is a paid app ($4.00).

What devices does Lungo run on?

Lungo is a native app for macOS. It requires 26.0 or later.

Who makes Lungo?

Lungo is made by Sindre Sorhus.

What are the best alternatives to Lungo?

Popular menu bar alternatives to Lungo on NativeShelf include Klack, Hand Mirror, Amphetamine.

Is Lungo a native app?

Yes. NativeShelf only lists native apps for Apple platforms, and every listing is checked by a person. Web apps and SaaS aren't included.

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