How to make Python script running continuously while computer system in sleeping mode? (MacOS)

Question

I'd like to keep my Python script running, even when my computer is sleeping.

I am using a Mac.

My file is only on my computer, not online.

I know of UptimeRobot, but I don't know how to configure that to my local file.

I would prefer to keep my file local, because it makes a lot of things easier for my project.

Is there anything that can help me achieve this? (not hardware, thanks.)

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If on Win, wrap it in a cmd (batch) script and set it up as a service. If on Linux, add it to systemd. Here is a nice and simple systemd tutorial. — s3dev
– s3dev, Commented Apr 17, 2020 at 12:19
What do you mean "even when my computer is sleeping"? Like when computer is in Sleep Mode? — Thaer A
– Thaer A, Commented Apr 17, 2020 at 12:23

JacoSolari · Accepted Answer · 2020-12-10 03:29:20Z

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It's very simple.

Once you have done this, your Mac will stay awake for as long as you leave the Terminal running.

You can minimize or hide it, and your Mac will not go to sleep until you use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C to interrupt the command.

answered Dec 10, 2020 at 3:29

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This is the only time that apple has had a one line answer to one of my questions regarding the terminal