Where Does KeepingYouAwake Store Preferences?
KeepingYouAwake stores prefs in a plist named for its bundle id. Session timers reset on quit, settings persist.
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KeepingYouAwake keeps standard macOS user defaults under its bundle identifier. Durations, activation behavior, and menu extras persist there between launches. Active inhibition sessions are transient and vanish on quit.
The exact plist filename tracks the app bundle id, which has stayed stable across the Caffeine lineage forks. If the path below looks off, list Preferences by modification date after toggling a setting to spot the live file. Timers tied to battery state reset with the plist. Battery aware deactivation reads system power state directly.
Where KeepingYouAwake stores this, by platform
/Users/<username>/Library/Preferences/com.newinca.KeepingYouAwake.plist
Preferences plist keyed by bundle id. Durations and toggles inside. Exact name may vary by build, so confirm via modification date.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reset KeepingYouAwake?
Delete the plist with the app quit to reset durations and timers. Re grant any permissions after, since defaults rebuild fresh.
Can I back up my timers?
The app is a menu bar util with no export feature. Copy the plist with the app quit for same machine restores.
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