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LidRun User Guide

Everything you need to install LidRun, run safely with the lid closed, and get notified when a job finishes — start to finish.

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1Install LidRun on Mac2Opening LidRun Outside the App Store3Get Started with LidRun in 60 Seconds4Enable the LidRun Helper (and Why It Matters)5Running Safely with the Lid Closed6Turn On Phone Notifications for LidRun7Updating LidRun

Getting started

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Getting started

Install LidRun on Mac

Download, drag into Applications, and launch — under a minute.

Getting started

Opening LidRun Outside the App Store

What that 'downloaded from the internet' dialog means, and why it's safe.

Getting started

Get Started with LidRun in 60 Seconds

Turn on Keep Awake and see LidRun in action right away.

Cách dùng

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Using LidRun

Turn On Phone Notifications for LidRun

Get pinged on your phone when a job finishes or LidRun steps in.

Gập nắp & An toàn

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Lid-closed & safety

Enable the LidRun Helper (and Why It Matters)

Password-free Closed-Lid mode, plus automatic recovery if LidRun ever crashes.

Lid-closed & safety

Running Safely with the Lid Closed

The one setting that survives a closed lid, and the habits that keep it safe.

Bảo trì & sự cố

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Maintenance

Updating LidRun

One click from the menu bar — or a fresh install if that doesn't work.

Common questions

Is it safe to run a MacBook with the lid closed overnight?

It can be, with the right setup. LidRun watches battery and thermal state and lets the Mac sleep before either goes too far — but airflow and placement are still on you. Keep the Mac on a hard, ventilated surface, never inside a closed bag.

Do I need to enable the Helper to keep my Mac awake overnight?

For Closed-Lid mode, yes — the Helper is what lets LidRun toggle the lid-closed behavior without asking for your password every time, and it's what restores normal sleep automatically if LidRun ever quits unexpectedly.

What happens if the battery gets low while LidRun is running?

LidRun stops holding the Mac awake once your battery threshold is crossed and lets it sleep normally. That threshold is yours to set — the safety net only works if you've turned it on.