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Close Window When Empty for Obsidian

Closes the Obsidian window automatically when the last note is closed, similar to how browsers close their window when the last tab is closed.

Best For

beginnerscasual usersreadersbrowser-centric usersminimalists

Key Use Cases

  • Closing Obsidian after finishing a reading or editing session
  • Avoiding manual window closing after closing all open notes
  • Mimicking browser tab/window behavior for consistency

Pros

  • Saves a click when exiting Obsidian
  • Intuitive behavior for users familiar with browsers
  • Lightweight, no configuration needed

Limitations

  • May close Obsidian unintentionally if a note is temporarily closed but you intend to keep working
  • No customization (e.g., delay before closing)

Tags

windowcloseutilitybrowser-likeconvenience

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