redquits ☆

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Description:
Quit an app when closing the last window

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: macos utility productivity background automation

Install: brew install --cask redquits

About:
RedQuits is a lightweight macOS utility that modifies the operating system's behavior to quit applications entirely when their last window is closed. Instead of leaving apps running in the background with only a menu bar presence, it ensures they fully terminate, freeing up system resources and keeping the Dock clean.

Key Features:

Automatically quits applications when their last window is closed
Works on a per-application basis for fine-grained control
Lightweight and unobtrusive background service
Simple toggle interface for enabling or disabling the behavior

Use Cases:

Preventing memory drain from background apps that are no longer needed
Keeping the Dock and application switcher clean of inactive apps
Streamlining workflow for users who prefer explicit app launching

Alternatives:

AppQuit – Similar functionality with a different user interface approach
Manual Workflow – Using Command+Q or quitting from the menu, which is less automated

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 8, 2023 2:06pm	2.0,1	0	VERSION_BUMP	c8c24a4c