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Lock the input. Not the screen.

Warden blocks the keyboard, mouse, and trackpad while your agents, builds, and renders keep running in full view.

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7-day free trial · macOS 15.2+

Try clicking Lock This Mac, or press Shift Command L.

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Use cases

Leave the work. Not the controls.

Warden is for the gap between starting something important and returning to finish it.

  • AI coding agents

    Let Claude Code or Cursor run without stray keystrokes.

  • Long local work

    Watch builds, tests, and training jobs, hands off.

  • Renders and exports

    No stray clicks, and your Mac stays awake.

  • A quick step away

    Lock input, come back to the exact same screen.

How it works

One shortcut in. Touch ID out.

  1. ⇧⌘L
    01

    Lock

    Press ⇧⌘L or click Warden in the menu bar. Input locks instantly.

  2. 02

    Step away

    Keys, clicks, and gestures are blocked. The screen stays visible and the work keeps going.

  3. 03

    Unlock

    Touch ID or your macOS password. Everything is exactly where you left it.

Features

Everything a lock should do. Nothing it shouldn’t.

  • PreviewBalanced · 65%

    Blur, your way

    Gentle, Balanced, or Strong, with an intensity slider and a live preview.

  • Every display

    Each connected screen gets its own overlay. No unprotected corners.

  • Touch ID to unlock

    Or your macOS password. Only you can unlock your Mac.

  • Stays awake, even closed

    Prevent sleep while locked. Supported Macs can keep running with the lid closed after a one-time helper setup.

  • Analytics
    None
    Tracking
    None
    License check
    On device

    No telemetry

    Works offline after activation. The license is verified locally with a cryptographic signature.

  • Built for agents

    Claude Code, Cursor, Xcode builds, renders, and ML training keep running in full view. Only the desk is locked.

    • Screen stays visible
    • Work keeps running
    • Nothing typed by accident

Pricing

Pay once. Keep it.

Warden

One-time lifetime license

$8.99once

  • 7-day free trial
  • Up to 3 Macs per license
  • macOS 15.2 or later
  • Every feature, no subscription
  • Works offline after activation
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Or install with Homebrew

brew install --cask ParthJadhav/warden/warden

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Something else? Email me@parthjadhav.com.

How does Warden lock my Mac?

It blocks keyboard, mouse, and trackpad input before any app sees it. Your screen stays visible and your work keeps running.

How do I unlock my Mac after locking with Warden?

Press your shortcut or click Unlock, then use Touch ID or your Mac password.

How much does Warden cost?

$8.99 once, no subscription. Includes a 7-day free trial and works on up to 3 Macs.

Does Warden prevent my Mac from sleeping?

Yes, if you turn it on. Your Mac stays awake while locked so long tasks keep running.

Does Warden work with multiple displays?

Yes. Every connected display is locked at once.

Does Warden collect any data or require an internet connection?

No data collection or tracking. It only goes online to activate and occasionally check your license, then works offline.

Can I lock just the keyboard, or does it lock everything?

It locks everything: keyboard, mouse, and trackpad. You can't lock just one.

Does Warden work while AI coding agents like Claude Code or Cursor are running?

Yes, that's what it's built for. Your agent keeps working while your keyboard and mouse are locked.

What's the difference between Warden and the macOS screen lock?

The macOS lock hides your screen. Warden keeps it visible and blocks only your keyboard, mouse, and trackpad.

Step away. The work keeps going.

Try Warden free for 7 days. Then $8.99, once.

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