From 0d5dffa6656f1d182ee3b24ee5ab4d3d3dae99cf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: FiniteSkills Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2026 11:14:02 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] docs: clarify battery and thermal safety --- README.md | 27 ++++++++++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 41ec346..b7c4728 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -67,6 +67,20 @@ Check the current system state: pmset -g | grep SleepDisabled ``` +## Fast Recovery + +If the Mac behaves unexpectedly, feels too warm, or you are unsure whether keep-awake is still active, run: + +```sh +sudo /usr/bin/pmset -a disablesleep 0 +``` + +That is the same off command used by the app. You can confirm the state with: + +```sh +pmset -g | grep SleepDisabled +``` + ## Undo Everything Turn clamshell keep-awake off: @@ -89,11 +103,14 @@ rm -rf "$HOME/Applications/ClamshellKeeper.app" ## Safety Defaults -- Battery safety is on by default. -- If the Mac is on battery and reaches 20%, ClamshellKeeper turns keep-awake off. -- Timers are available for 1h, 2h, 4h, or Until Off. -- Quitting the app turns keep-awake off. -- Recovery command if anything looks wrong: +- Battery Safety is on by default. +- When keep-awake is active, the app rechecks power state every 30 seconds. +- If the Mac is running on battery and reaches 20%, ClamshellKeeper turns keep-awake off and shows a notification. +- Timers are available for 1h, 2h, 4h, or Until Off, so you can avoid leaving keep-awake enabled indefinitely. +- Quitting the app turns keep-awake off and releases its power assertions. +- The optional sudoers helper stays limited to the two exact `pmset` commands shown above. + +ClamshellKeeper does not monitor temperature, control fans, or replace macOS thermal protection. Keep the Mac ventilated, watch for unusual heat, and turn keep-awake off if the machine feels hotter than expected: ```sh sudo /usr/bin/pmset -a disablesleep 0