RustQuit

Quit selected Mac apps when their last window closes. Choose which apps should quit and which should keep running.

  • Native macOS menu bar app. macOS 13 or newer, Apple Silicon or Intel.
  • Free, open-source self-build version. Requires Rust and Xcode Command Line Tools.
  • Requires Accessibility permission to observe app windows.
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RustQuit settings with a searchable list of apps
RustQuit settings with a searchable list of apps. Open the image to enlarge it.

Choose which apps should quit

Closing a Mac window often leaves its app running. Select the apps RustQuit should quit after their last window closes. Start with the default mode, which affects only apps you select.

Keep save prompts available

RustQuit asks apps to quit normally. It does not force-quit them or bypass their save dialogs. System components and background utilities are excluded.

Keep important apps running

The optional Keep running setting restarts selected apps after they close. Use it only for apps you want to remain available.

Get started

Build and install the app, grant Accessibility permission in macOS Settings, then select one app to try. Close its last window and check the result before adding more apps.

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