automove
A lightweight CLI tool that prevents your screen from going to sleep by moving your cursor a few pixels at regular intervals. No configuration needed — just run it and stop it when done. Perfect for long downloads, watching dashboards, or any time you need your screen to stay on.
Install
Simulated playground
no install neededCommands are simulated locally. Use the quick buttons or type any command — arrow keys navigate history.
Live runner
real executionInstalls automove in a sandboxed temp directory on the server and runs your command for real. Read-only commands only.
Command
For security, only read-only commands are available in live mode. The package is installed fresh in a sandboxed temp directory on the server.
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Installs automove in a temp directory and runs your command live.
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Usage examples
Default run
Nudges cursor every 5 seconds with a 5px radius.
Custom interval
Nudge every 10 seconds instead of 5.
Smaller movement
Move only 2px at a time for a more subtle nudge.
Both flags
Custom interval and radius combined.
Flags & commands
Flag
Default
Description
--interval
-i
5
Seconds between each cursor nudge.
--radius
-r
5
Pixels to move in each nudge.
--help
-h
—
Show all available options.
Latest release
What changed
- +Initial release
- +Added --interval flag to control nudge frequency
- +Added --radius flag to control movement distance
- +Circular 4-step nudge pattern to keep cursor near original position
Dependencies