Smart MacBook Automation
Lid uses your MacBook's built-in angle sensor to trigger automations as you close the screen. Blur, lock, dim, pause — all from a single gesture.
Screen on, all systems normal
Screen blurs to hide content
Screen locks, shows login
Features
Create custom rules that trigger at specific lid angles. Set a privacy blur at 60°, dim the display at 40°, lock at 20°. Your Mac responds to exactly how far you close the lid.
Rules that activate only when you need them — by day, time, or both. Privacy mode during work hours, secure mode at night.
Override automations based on running apps. Keep your screen visible during Zoom calls, even when the lid is half-closed.
A frosted blur covers your screen the moment someone walks by. Just lower the lid slightly — no keyboard shortcut needed.
Screen locks automatically at your chosen angle. Keeps your Mac awake for downloads while staying secure.
Music and video pause when your lid reaches privacy angle. Resume right where you left off by opening back up.
How It Works
Lid reads your MacBook's built-in lid angle sensor directly through macOS. No external hardware, no camera tricks, no battery drain.
Lid lives in your menu bar. Grant accessibility permissions and it starts monitoring your lid angle immediately.
Define angle ranges and assign actions. The default rule works out of the box — or create custom rules for precise control.
That's it. Lower your screen and automations trigger instantly. Open it back up and everything restores. No buttons, no shortcuts.
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Privacy
Lid collects zero usage data. No telemetry, no tracking, no third-party SDKs.
All automation runs locally. The only network call is license activation — once.
Lid reads the lid angle sensor through IOKit. It never accesses your camera, microphone, or files.
Lid requires only Accessibility permission to control display brightness and system lock. Nothing more.