Lock your Mac’s keyboard,
mouse, and trackpad
Warden blocks every input device while your screen stays on and your work keeps running — even with the lid closed. Unlock instantly with Touch ID.
$brew install --cask ParthJadhav/warden/warden7-day free trial · One-time purchase · No subscription
When you need to block input on a Mac
AI coding agents
Claude Code or Cursor running a long refactor. One misplaced keystroke can interrupt the session.
Local builds
Xcode compiling a release build. Your toddler hits the keyboard. Hours of progress, gone.
Video renders
Final Cut Pro encoding a 4K timeline overnight. An accidental mouse bump cancels the export.
ML training
Training a model on local GPU. Any input disruption means starting the epoch from scratch.
Coffee breaks
Step away from your desk for five minutes. Nobody can peek at your screen, type on your keyboard, or touch your trackpad.
Shared and open offices
Open office, coworking space, library. One shortcut locks your Mac completely before you leave your seat.
How to lock and unlock your Mac
01
Lock
Press ⌘⇧L or trigger from the menu bar. Every input device locks instantly.
02
Protected
All keyboards, mice, and trackpads are blocked. Every screen is covered.
03
Unlock
Authenticate with Touch ID or your password. Your session resumes exactly where it was.
Input blocking at the macOS event layer.
Not just app-level blocking.
Blocks keyboard, mouse, and trackpad
Intercepts every keystroke and click before any app can see it. No process, no script, nothing gets through.
Unlock with Touch ID
Place your finger to resume instantly. Password works too. Only you can bring your Mac back.
Locks every connected display
All connected displays lock simultaneously. No gaps, no unprotected screens.
Prevents your Mac from sleeping
Keeps your Mac awake while locked, so long-running tasks keep running undisturbed.
No telemetry, works offline
Only connects for license activation and periodic validation. No telemetry, no tracking, and your input never leaves your device.
Warden pricing
$3.99 once. No subscription, no renewal.
Warden
Lock your Mac while AI agents work
- Full input blocking
- Touch ID unlock
- Multi-display support
- Sleep prevention
- 3 device activations
- Lifetime updates
$brew install --cask ParthJadhav/warden/wardenRequires macOS 15.2 or later
Mac input locking questions
Warden intercepts all keyboard, mouse, and trackpad input using macOS CGEvent taps. This blocks input before any application can receive it, making it impossible for accidental keystrokes or mouse movements to interfere with running tasks.
You can unlock using Touch ID or your macOS password. Press your configured keyboard shortcut or click the on-screen unlock button to trigger authentication. Only you can unlock your Mac.
Warden is a one-time purchase of $3.99 -- no subscriptions. It comes with a 7-day free trial so you can try it risk-free. You can activate on up to 3 Macs with a single license.
Yes. Warden has an optional sleep prevention feature that keeps your Mac awake while locked, ensuring long-running tasks like AI agent sessions, video renders, and ML training continue uninterrupted.
Yes. Warden locks all connected displays simultaneously with full-screen overlay windows, so there are no unprotected screens.
Warden only connects to the internet for license activation and periodic validation. Once activated, it works fully offline -- the license is verified locally using a cryptographic signature. No telemetry, no tracking, no data collection.
Warden locks all input devices simultaneously -- keyboard, mouse, and trackpad. This prevents any accidental input from interrupting your tasks. You can't selectively lock individual devices.
Yes. Warden is purpose-built for this use case. It blocks all physical input while your AI agent continues working in the terminal or IDE. Your agent session runs uninterrupted, and you unlock with Touch ID when you return.
The macOS screen lock hides everything behind a login window. Warden keeps your screen fully visible so you can monitor builds, renders, and AI agent sessions in real time. It blocks only physical input -- keyboard, mouse, and trackpad -- while your work stays in full view.