[Requests and ideas] On macOS, closing the last window (⌘W) should keep the app running in the bac...
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Description
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**Category:** Requests and ideas
On macOS, closing the last window (⌘W) should keep the app running in the background (like Slack, Discord, or most native Mac apps). Currently it terminates the process, so reopening requires a full cold start. Ideal behavior: close the window but leave the app active in the Dock/menu bar, with ⌘N or clicking the Dock icon to reopen instantly.
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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| App version | 0.2.30 |
| OS | macOS 26.5.0 |
| Theme | Fox |
| Path | /chat |
| Tenure | Day 2 (Week 1) |
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start by tracing the macOS window-close and application-lifecycle handling; the issue does not name specific files or tests. Check how ⌘W currently affects the final window and process, then verify that closing it leaves the app available for reopening through ⌘N or the Dock without a cold start.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- macos
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 50/100