Caffeine Dose | Alfred Workflow

Keeps your Mac awake using the caffeinate command-line utility. No third-party or dedicated apps required. From Alfred you can start/stop sessions, set a duration or end time, and check the status.

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Usage

Start typing your action in Alfred using your configured keyword (default: caff or cfs, or your preferred trigger).

Keep your Mac awake (caff)

Use the caff keyword to toggle caffeinate on or off, preventing macOS from sleeping.

• Keyword: caff

Hold the Command (⌘) key while using the caff command, the session will allow the display to sleep.

All-in-one command (cfs)

The cfs command lets you keep your Mac awake for a specific duration or until a set time, all from Alfred. It also shows a clear status indicator so you always know if caffeinate is active.

Key features:

• Flexible input: set minutes, hours, or a specific time (e.g., cfs 15, cfs 2h, cfs 9:30pm).
• Natural language support for durations and times.
• Simple status display: see if caffeinate is active or inactive at a glance.

• Keyword: cfs [duration or time]

Hold Command (⌘) while using cfs to allow the display to sleep during the session.

Examples

Command	Description
cfs s	Shows status, time left, and if display can sleep.
cfs d	Deactivates caffeinate.
cfs i	Keeps your Mac awake indefinitely.
cfs 15	Keeps your Mac awake for 15 minutes.
cfs 2h	Keeps your Mac awake for 2 hours.
cfs 1 30	Keeps your Mac awake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
cfs 9:30	Keeps your Mac awake until the next 9:30.
cfs 8am	Keeps your Mac awake until 8:00 AM.
cfs 11:40pm	Keeps your Mac awake until 11:40 PM.

The cfs command supports both 12-hour (AM/PM) and 24-hour time formats.

Customization

Keywords

Both caff and cfs commands can be customized in the workflow settings. You can modify their keywords or behavior to better suit your needs.

Time format

Set to 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour in the workflow settings. This changes how times are shown in notifications and status.

Hotkeyss

Set hotkeys for quick and direct actions, like toggling caffeinate or starting a session instantly.