Command: powermode

Manage the power mode settings on compatible Macs.

Usage

Usage: m powermode [OPTION] [ARGUMENT]

Description: Manage the power mode of your Mac

Options:
  --help                           Show this help message
  --status      <ac|battery|all>   Get the current power mode for the specified power source
  --set-battery <auto|low|high>    Set the power mode for Battery powermode
  --set-ac      <auto|low|high>    Set the power mode for AC powermode
  --set-all     <auto|low|high>    Set the power mode for both AC and Battery powermode

Power Modes Explained

• Low Power: Reduces energy usage to increase battery life.
• Automatic: Balances performance and energy usage.
• High Power: Maximizes performance for intensive workloads.

Options

--status <ac|battery|all>

Displays the current power mode for when the Mac is connected to AC power, running on battery, or its live state.

Example:

# Check power mode for when on battery
m powermode --status battery

--set-ac <auto|low|high>

Sets the power mode to use when the Mac is connected to a power adapter. Requires sudo privileges.

Example:

sudo m powermode --set-ac high

--set-battery <auto|low|high>

Sets the power mode to use when the Mac is running on battery power. Requires sudo privileges.

Example:

sudo m powermode --set-battery low

--set-all <auto|low|high>

Sets the same power mode for both AC and battery power states. Requires sudo privileges.

Example:

sudo m powermode --set-all auto