WAKECLIP

How WakeClip works

A small spacer keeps the lid slightly open. See how to fit it and set up your workflow step by step.

Choose your MacBook model →

How it works

Slide on. Lower gently. Keep working.

See how WakeClip sits on the front edge. The lid rests gently on the clip, leaving a small opening.

Installation shown on a MacBook Air M1. Your variant is shaped for the model you select.
  1. 01

    Slide it on

    Gently slide the matching variant onto the front edge of the chassis.

  2. 02

    Lower the lid gently

    Lower the lid until it rests on the clip. Never apply force.

  3. 03

    Remove before transport

    Remove WakeClip before fully closing, storing or transporting your MacBook.

1. Choose the variant for your exact MacBook

WakeClip is a mechanical lid spacer. Its shape needs to fit your MacBook. Open the Apple menu and About This Mac. Compare the model name, screen size, chip and model year with the compatibility guide. Do not guess based on a similar model.

2. Fit the clip as shown in the animation

Place your MacBook on a firm, clear surface. Open the lid and fit the correct clip variant onto the case edge in the position shown. Gently lower the lid onto its support. Do not force the lid against resistance. A visible gap remains.

The animation above shows a MacBook Air M1 (2020). Shape and installation position can differ between variants. If the clip does not sit properly, do not force it. Contact us with your MacBook model and chosen variant.

3. Set up the task on your Mac

The clip does not install software or change a macOS setting. It creates a physical gap. To continue a local task, your power settings, app, power supply and, where needed, internet connection must also suit the workflow.

First check where the task runs: locally on your Mac or in a cloud environment? A task already running in the cloud often does not need your Mac as its execution host. Our guides to Codex and Claude Code explain the relevant differences and settings.

4. Check your actual workflow

Start with a short, non-critical task and observe whether it makes progress in your configured setup. A dark display alone does not prove that your Mac is asleep. Check the result or your app’s progress indicator. If a task stops, follow our step-by-step troubleshooting guide.

After use

Lift the lid before removing WakeClip. Remove the clip before closing the lid fully or transporting your MacBook. Do not keep a running MacBook inside a closed bag, and keep ventilation openings clear. Read the full safety and product information.

Does WakeClip replace a keep-awake setting?

No. Lid position and automatic sleep are different things. Apple documents separate power options for use while the display is off. The available options depend on your Mac and its configuration. Apple: sleep and wake settings.

IS WAKECLIP RIGHT FOR YOU?

For work that
stays on your Mac.

Want to lower the screen while keeping your MacBook available? WakeClip creates the gap. Your configured system does the rest.

A good fit for your setup

  • Your task runs locally on your MacBook.
  • You are happy to leave a small lid gap.
  • You use a firm, clear and well-ventilated surface.

Check your workflow first

  • Your task already runs entirely on a remote computer.
  • A fully closed lid calls for a different solution.
  • Approval prompts, lost connections or an empty battery remain separate issues.
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