Lock the Mac
Private, but some tasks can slow down, pause, or lose continuity.
Why it matters
Three modes, one clean answer.
Leave it open
Everything keeps running, but your screen is exposed in shared spaces.
Keep awake + cover
Keep the display awake without locking it, then add a protected overlay on top.
What you get
Minimal utility. Real peace of mind.
Fullscreen privacy overlay
No exposed code, no exposed tabs, no awkward walk-bys.
Keep screen awake
Useful even without locking the view when you just need the Mac to stay alive.
PIN or Touch ID unlock
Fast for you, protected from everyone else around your desk.
13 built-in themes
Aurora, Sunset, Nebula, Deep Ocean, Live Blur, Frosted Glass, and more. Share themes via URL.
Custom website overlay
Load any HTTPS page as your lock screen — sports scores, stock tickers, news, dashboards.
AI agent ticker
See what is running — Claude, Cursor, builds, exports — right on the overlay.
Schedule & auto-lock
Set time slots and idle timeouts. Auto-lock when macOS Focus mode turns on.
Global hotkey
Lock from any app with ⌘L (customizable). Works system-wide with Accessibility.
Slack status sync
Automatically set your Slack status to away when the overlay is active.
Why the name
The Cook is about controlled execution.
Precision
The name nods to the Heisenberg persona: methodical, exact, and calm under pressure.
Quiet control
The Cook does one thing with discipline: hide the screen while the machine keeps doing the work.
Built for serious sessions
It feels less like a toy utility and more like a clean, focused tool for high-stakes workflows.