Full input lock
Keyboard and trackpad are paused on every display — common ⌘ shortcuts are blocked too.
For macOS
Clean your Mac
without accidental clicks
A menu bar app that pauses keyboard and trackpad while you wipe your keyboard and screen. No stray keystrokes — just clean and go.
What's inside
Input lock, a calm overlay, ambient sound — nothing extra.
Full-screen overlay
A clear overlay shows that cleaning mode is active on every monitor.
Ambient sounds
Rain, piano, forest, or birds — plus up to three custom sounds you import.
Quick exit
Unlock with Touch ID, a customizable shortcut, or the on-screen button.
Menu bar app
Stays out of your way until you need it.
Privacy-first
No data collection, no analytics, no account — and no Accessibility permission needed.
Made for the messy moments
Whenever your hands are near the keys but you do not want input.
Wiping the keyboard
No more stray characters in Slack, a half-written email, or a terminal.
Cleaning the screen
Wipe the display without closing windows or triggering shortcuts.
Kids and pets nearby
Lock input while a curious paw or tiny hand is within reach.
Presenting or recording
Step away from a running demo without anything getting pressed.
How it works
Four steps — lock input, clean safely, unlock when you are done.
Open the menu bar
Click the lock icon in the menu bar.
Start cleaning
Tap Start Cleaning Mode when you are ready to wipe.
Clean safely
Wipe your keyboard, trackpad, and screen without accidental input.
Exit when done
Finish with Touch ID, your shortcut (default ⌃⇧⌘K), or Finish Cleaning on screen.
Questions
Short answers to the common ones.
Does KeyPause need Accessibility permission?
No. Input is blocked with a fullscreen overlay, so there is nothing sensitive to grant and nothing to configure in System Settings.
How do I exit cleaning mode?
Use Touch ID, your own shortcut (default ⌃⇧⌘K), or the Finish Cleaning button on screen.
Does it work with multiple displays?
Yes. The overlay covers every connected display, and input stays paused until you finish.
Does KeyPause collect any data?
No analytics, no account, no network use. Everything stays on your Mac.
Which macOS versions are supported?
macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later.
Requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later. No Accessibility permission needed — input is blocked via a fullscreen overlay. Touch ID is optional for quick exit.