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Americano Support

Americano is a macOS menu bar app that keeps your Mac awake — handy during downloads, presentations, or any long-running task.

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When reporting an issue, please include your macOS version, your Americano version (menu → Settings → About), and where you installed the app from (Mac App Store, GitHub, or Homebrew).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s the difference between left-click and right-click?

A: Right-click the cup icon toggles sleep prevention on or off. Left-click opens the menu, where you pick a duration or open Settings (⌘,).

Q: The menu bar icon’s status looks wrong.

A: If you use Bartender, Ice, or a similar menu bar manager and have hidden the Americano icon, its status display may be inaccurate. Unhide the icon to see the real state.

Q: Mac App Store version vs. the GitHub/Homebrew version?

A: They’re the same app — only one copy can be installed at a time, and settings carry over. The GitHub/Homebrew build updates itself via Sparkle; the Mac App Store build is updated through the App Store and runs inside the App Sandbox.

Q: How do I see the onboarding again?

A: Open Settings → About and choose to re-open the onboarding.

Requires macOS 14.0 or later.