Direct edition
Download
Broad app compatibility for Apple-silicon Macs, signed and notarized for distribution outside the Mac App Store.
System requirements
macOS 13 or later and a Mac with Apple silicon. This confirmed compatibility build is not for Intel Macs.
Install
- Open the downloaded ZIP.
- Move Red Button Quit to Applications.
- Open it, choose the menu bar icon, then select Enable.
- Allow Red Button Quit in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.
What the permission does
Accessibility access lets Red Button Quit observe standard window lifecycle metadata. It never reads documents, force quits applications, bypasses save alerts, or sends data anywhere.
Compatibility
The Direct edition works with many regular native and cross-platform Mac apps. Finder, system processes, background utilities, and apps with unusual window behavior remain unchanged. Broad compatibility does not mean every app or window is guaranteed.
Verify the download
SHA-256: 56dc172efcdc415eed77d9b3d5f61058940d44de21f7f4280a342203217f0f13