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.
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Use the dose keyword to toggle Amphetamine on or off, preventing macOS from sleeping.
- Keyword:
dose
Hold the Command (⌘) key while using the dose command, the session will allow the display to sleep.
The ams command allows you to set Amphetamine to keep your Mac awake for a specific duration or until a specific time. It supports natural input formats for minutes, hours, and specific times, making it flexible and easy to use.
- Keyword:
ams [duration or time]
Hold the Command (⌘) key while using the ams command, the session will allow the display to sleep.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
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.
Both dose and ams commands can be customized in the workflow settings. You can modify their keywords or behavior to better suit your needs.