Quitter for Mac
Automatically hide or quit apps after periods of inactivity
Quitter for Mac launched on May 2, 2016 with 280 votes, #77 of 3,824 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.
In plain words
Quitter is a Mac app that automatically hides or quits applications after they remain unused for a set period. Designed to reduce distractions from social media, messaging, news, and email apps, it helps users maintain focus by removing temptation without requiring manual action. The app runs from the menu bar and is particularly useful for anyone looking to minimize interruptions from attention-seeking applications.
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From the sources
I’m Marco Arment : a programmer, writer, podcaster, geek, and coffee enthusiast. Overcast is a full-featured podcast player for iOS, with innovative features including Smart Speed, Voice Boost, and many more, all without the usual overwhelming complexity of advanced podcast players. Quitter is a Mac app that automatically hides or quits apps after periods of inactivity, inspired by my Automatic Social Discipline method. It’s great for minimizing distraction from social apps like Twitter and Slack, news readers, or even your emailfrom marco.org
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