QuitBuddy for macOS - Command-Q Quit Protection

Command-Q quit protection

Prevent accidental app quits.

QuitBuddy adds intentional keyboard shortcut guardrails around Command-Q, with per-app behavior for confirmation, hold, double-press, or normal allow.

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Free protects one app · Standard launch offer $9.99 · Works offline · No tracking

What QuitBuddy solves

Intentional protection for important app exits.

Stop accidental quits

Add a deliberate step before Command-Q closes an important app.

Per-app intent

Define how each app behaves when quitting: confirm, hold, double-press, or passthrough.

Accessibility-supportive

Helpful for users who benefit from extra confirmation around destructive keyboard shortcuts.

Guided protection

A smoother way to quit intentionally

QuitBuddy stays quiet until Command-Q needs a second thought.

Press ⌘Q

Your normal shortcut still starts the quit flow.

QuitBuddy checks the app

Per-app rules decide whether to confirm, hold, double-press, or allow.

You stay in control

Accidental quits are stopped, intentional quits still feel fast.

Smart quit modes

The protection you actually need, without changing normal quitting where you allow it.

Confirm to Quit

Require a quick confirmation before an app closes.

Hold to Quit

Press and hold ⌘Q for a customizable duration.

Double-Press

Quit only if you tap ⌘Q twice within a short window.

Passthrough / Disable

Allow normal quitting for trusted apps whenever you want.

Per-App Rules

Customize behavior for every app individually.

Simple setup, clear permissions

QuitBuddy uses macOS permissions only to detect and manage your configured quit shortcuts.

Global quit mode for every app
Per-app rules for total control
No typed content recording or keystroke history
Export & import settings across devices
Clean, native preferences window

Free forever

Free

Protect one app with core Command-Q guardrails

Upgrade to Standard when you want unlimited per-app rules.

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Launch offer

$12.99 $9.99

Lifetime Standard license for QuitBuddy's current core feature set

Regular Standard price is $12.99. Start with Free and upgrade from the app or buy a license key here.

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Why QuitBuddy?

Premium protection that feels at home on macOS.

Built for macOS, feels native
Lightweight and energy-efficient
Standard lifetime license for core protection
Privacy-first with no analytics that track usage
Responsive support from the team that builds it

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