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LidRun works within the limits you set

LidRun only keeps your work running while your conditions stay within the thresholds you configure. It is a safety layer on top of your run, not a license to push the hardware as hard as possible.

Battery threshold

Set a battery level at which LidRun should stop holding the Mac awake and let it sleep. For long or unattended runs, keep the Mac connected to power so a drained battery never ends your work unexpectedly.

Thermal watch

LidRun continuously reads the system thermal state that macOS reports. When the Mac reports a serious or critical thermal level, LidRun can step back and allow sleep so a hot run does not continue unchecked.

Automatic sleep

When a battery or thermal threshold is crossed, LidRun stops keeping the Mac awake and lets macOS sleep normally. Sleep is the safe default, and LidRun returns to it whenever your limits are reached.

Why airflow matters

A Mac with the lid closed and a heavy workload generates real heat. Airflow is how that heat escapes. Put the Mac on a hard, flat surface, keep the vents clear, and give it room. Good airflow is the single most important thing you control.

What not to do

Do not leave a Mac running a heavy workload in a sealed backpack, a closed bag, or a drawer. Trapped heat can build quickly. If you are carrying the Mac, stop the run and let it sleep first.

Apple Silicon and Intel

Apple Silicon Macs generally run cooler and more efficiently than older Intel Macs, but both can get hot under sustained load. Intel Macs in particular benefit from being on power and having plenty of airflow during long closed-lid runs.

An honest note on fans and cooling

On Apple Silicon, third-party control of fan speed is restricted by the system, so LidRun does not promise to spin your fans or set an RPM. Instead it leans on thermal watch: it reads the state macOS reports and steps back when things get too hot. LidRun manages risk; it does not override the hardware.

What LidRun cannot guarantee

LidRun reduces risk, but it cannot guarantee that your Mac will never get hot, that hardware will never fail, or that a run will never be interrupted. It is a careful safety layer, not a promise about your specific hardware or environment.

Is it safe to keep my MacBook running with the lid closed?

It can be, with care. Keep the Mac on a hard surface with clear airflow, set battery and thermal thresholds in LidRun, and never run it inside a sealed bag. LidRun watches battery and thermal state and lets the Mac sleep when your limits are crossed.

Will LidRun stop my Mac from overheating?

LidRun reads the thermal state macOS reports and can allow sleep when it reaches a serious or critical level, which reduces risk. It cannot guarantee your Mac will never get hot, and it does not control fan speed on Apple Silicon. Airflow is still up to you.

Can LidRun control my fans?

On Apple Silicon, the system restricts third-party fan control, so LidRun does not promise to set fan speed. It relies on thermal watch instead, stepping back when the Mac reports it is too hot.

What happens when my battery gets low?

When the battery drops below the threshold you set, LidRun stops holding the Mac awake and lets it sleep, so your battery is protected. For long runs, keep the Mac on power.