Adrafinil
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An open-source macOS utility that blocks sleep only while agent activity is detected.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 2 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by open-source activity, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 31%.
Evidence (2)
- 4Hacker News·7/6/2026regulationCriticism of Over-the-Counter Cold Medicine Combo Drugs
The article argues that many cold and flu combination medicines, including DayQuil, contain expensive mixtures of ingredients, some of which are ineffective placebos. It highlights dextromethorphan and oral phenylephrine as examples, and says these products can mislead consumers while contributing to overdose risk.
- 4Hacker News·6/27/2026open_sourceAdrafinil keeps a Mac awake only while AI agents are active
Adrafinil is an open-source macOS app designed to keep a MacBook awake with the lid closed only while connected agents are actively working. It integrates with tools such as Claude Code and Codex, automatically re-enables sleep when work finishes, and includes safeguards for overheating and manual control via MCP.