Control the Amphetamine app straight from Alfred. Start or stop sessions and set how long your Mac should stay awake, all without lifting your hands from the keyboard.
- Available on the Alfred Gallery. Get it here.
- Download it directly from GitHub here.
Prefer to keep it native? Caffeine Dose uses caffeinate, built right into macOS. Try it here.
Use the dose keyword to toggle Amphetamine on or off and prevent macOS from sleeping.
- Keyword:
dose
Hold Command (⌘) to allow the display to sleep during the session.
The ams command lets you keep your Mac awake for a specific duration or until a set time, directly from Alfred. It also shows a clear status indicator so you always know whether a session is active.
Key features:
- Flexible input: set minutes, hours, or a specific time (e.g.,
ams 15,ams 2h,ams 9:30pm). - Natural language support for durations and times.
- Clear status display: see whether Amphetamine is active or inactive at a glance.
- Keyword:
ams [duration or time]
Hold Command (⌘) while using ams to allow the display to sleep during the session.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ams s |
Shows status, time left, and whether the display can sleep. |
ams d |
Deactivates the current session. |
ams i |
Keeps your Mac awake indefinitely. |
ams 15 |
Keeps your Mac awake for 15 minutes. |
ams 2h |
Keeps your Mac awake for 2 hours. |
ams 1 30 |
Keeps your Mac awake for 1 hour and 30 minutes. |
ams 9:30 |
Keeps your Mac awake until the next 9:30. |
ams 8am |
Keeps your Mac awake until 8:00 AM. |
ams 11:40pm |
Keeps your Mac awake until 11:40 PM. |
The ams command supports both 12-hour (AM/PM) and 24-hour time formats.
Keywords
Both dose and ams 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.
Hotkeys
Set hotkeys for quick, direct actions, like toggling Amphetamine or starting a session instantly.
This workflow is based on the AppleScript Documentation: Amphetamine | Toothpicks Support Portal.
