quitter ☆

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Description:
Automatically hides or quits apps after periods of inactivity

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: macos automation productivity utility background cleanup

Install: brew install --cask quitter

About:
Quitter is a lightweight utility for macOS that monitors application usage and automatically hides or quits specified apps after a configurable period of inactivity. This helps users maintain a clean workspace and conserve system resources by eliminating the need for manual cleanup of forgotten applications.

Key Features:

Configurable inactivity timer for automatic app management
Per-application settings for granular control
Lightweight background operation with minimal resource usage
Simple menu bar interface for easy access and configuration

Use Cases:

Automatically closing unused development tools and IDEs to free up memory
Hiding background communication apps like Slack or Discord when not actively used
Maintaining a clean workspace by removing clutter from the Dock and application switcher

Alternatives:

AppTamer – More focused on CPU throttling rather than automatic quitting
Hocus Focus – Focuses on window management and auto-hiding rather than app termination

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:22pm	1.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	8a0fc6e1
Apr 1, 2023 1:40pm	1.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	e761b269