noidle

noidle

Spawns an instance of pmset noidle which prevents a system running macOS from going to sleep.

usage

const noidle = require('noidle')

noidle()
.then(pmsetPID => console.log(pmsetPID))
.catch(console.log)
// stay awake indefinitely

noidle(435)
.then(pmsetPID => console.log(pmsetPID))
.catch(console.log)
// stay awake for as long as pid 435 exists

api

noidle([pid])

Returns a Promise which resolves with the pid of the underlying pmset instance. When called with a pid, a detached node instance will track the existance of that pid. If the corresponding process no longer exists - pmset and the tracking node instance terminates.

other

In older versions of macOS pmset noidle was the way to go if you wanted to force your computer to stay awake. In later versions, Apple shipped a new tool: caffeinate which came with a tracking functionality. To run that instead, have a look at: caffeinate.

If you prefer a more high level module which automatically selects the preferred method depending on system version: vaka