MagicQuit monitors application usage and automatically closes apps after specified inactivity periods. The app addresses the common pattern of accumulating running applications throughout the workday, freeing memory and improving battery life without manual cleanup.
A key safety feature prevents closing applications with unsaved changes, ensuring no data loss. The interface displays running applications with countdown timers showing time remaining before automatic closure (e.g., “2h left”, “4h left”), providing transparency about app management.
Customization options include per-application exclusion lists and adjustable time intervals. Users can exempt specific applications (Finder, password managers, development tools) from auto-closing while setting different inactivity thresholds for different app categories.
Performance impact is negligible: 0% CPU during normal operation with minimal memory footprint. This efficiency allows continuous background operation without affecting system resources.
The app is free, open-source, and ad-free with no subscriptions or in-app purchases. Available through direct DMG download or GitHub. The developer created the tool to solve personal frustration with app accumulation and background power usage.
Privacy is complete: the app operates entirely offline with no data collection or network connectivity. Usage patterns remain local.
System requirements: macOS 13 or newer.
Limitations include potential conflicts with apps requiring background processing. The exclusion list requires initial configuration to identify applications that should never be automatically closed. Users with complex workflows involving many background processes need careful setup.
Alternatives include App Tamer (paid, CPU management focus), Memory Clean 3 (memory-focused), and Quitter (similar concept, different interface).
Suitable for users who accumulate running applications throughout the day, want automated cleanup without manual intervention, or need improved battery life on portable Macs.
