MacRest

MacRest is a sleep management tool built for macOS.

That helps users identify apps that secretly keep their Mac awake and pops up prompts when they first happen to let you decide whether to allow or block them. It remembers each app’s choice and automatically executes it according to your rules, allowing the system to actually go to sleep when it’s time to rest. The software supports setting sleep times by power and battery, and can also MacRest intelligently wait when playing music, video calls, or transferring large files to avoid interrupting ongoing tasks. It also provides practical functions such as sleep countdown, temporary wake-up, menu bar status view, etc., and the interface and system notifications are consistent, making it lightweight and straightforward to use. The overall design emphasizes local operation, low resource footprint, and privacy, with no accounts, cloud sync, or complex permissions required, making it suitable for users who want more granular control over their Mac’s sleep behavior.