on_ac_power(1) on Linux
The text d5237a1fc78b, as Debian 9 (Stretch), Debian 8 (Jessie), Debian 7 (Wheezy), Debian 6.0 (Squeeze), Debian 5.0 (Lenny), Debian 4.0 (Etch), Debian 3.1 (Sarge), Debian 3.0 (Woody) shipped it.
test whether computer is running on AC power