WindowCloser Support
Need help with WindowCloser? Browse the FAQs and troubleshooting tips below, or reach out to us directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it quit my apps?
WindowCloser has two modes. Close All sends a standard quit signal to every unprotected app, just like pressing Cmd+Q. Apps with unsaved work will prompt you to save first. Nuke All force-quits everything immediately with no prompts, the same as Force Quit in Activity Monitor. Finder windows are included by default but you can turn that off in Settings. Normal apps are unprotected by default so they will be closed. Background and menu bar apps are protected by default so they will be skipped. Any app you manually protect stays protected across sessions.
Does it work with multi-monitor setups?
Yes, WindowCloser will close all windows across all your displays simultaneously.
How do I set a global keyboard shortcut?
Open System Settings, go to Keyboard then Keyboard Shortcuts, select App Shortcuts and add a new shortcut targeted at WindowCloser. You can assign any key combination you want and it will work from anywhere on your Mac.
Does it close Finder windows?
Yes, Finder windows are included in Close All by default. If you want to keep Finder windows open you can turn that off in the WindowCloser settings.
Will it close documents with unsaved changes without warning me?
No. Close All sends a standard quit signal so apps handle unsaved work the same way they would if you pressed Cmd+Q yourself. You will see the normal save dialog before anything is lost. Nuke All does force-quit without prompts, so use that one carefully.
Why is it on Gumroad and not the Mac App Store?
The App Store sandbox does not allow apps to send close or quit commands to other apps' windows. That is exactly what WindowCloser does, so it cannot be in the App Store. It is distributed on Gumroad as a notarized binary, which means Apple has still reviewed and signed it. Gatekeeper will not flag it.
Troubleshooting
One specific app is not being closed
That app is most likely on the protected list. Open WindowCloser from the menu bar, go to Settings, and check Protected Apps. Unprotect it if you want it included in Close All.
Global keyboard shortcut is not working system-wide
System-wide shortcuts must be registered in System Settings → Keyboard → Keyboard Shortcuts → App Shortcuts. Click +, set the application to WindowCloser, enter the menu title of the action, and assign your shortcut.
Finder windows are not closing
Finder window closing is controlled by a toggle in WindowCloser settings. Open the app from the menu bar, go to Settings, and make sure 'Close Finder Windows' is enabled.
I accidentally lost unsaved work
Close All sends a standard quit signal so apps show their normal save dialog before closing. If no dialog appeared the app may not support it natively. Reserve Nuke All for unresponsive situations only, as it force-quits without any save prompt.
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