gnome-session-quit

gnome-session-quit [OPTIONS]

--logout
    Log out the current session.

--power-off
    Shut down the system.

--reboot
    Restart the system.

--force
    Force quit even if some applications are still running. This may cause loss of data.

--no-prompt
    Quit without confirmation dialog.

--help
    Show help options.

--version
    Show the program's version number and exit.

The gnome-session-quit command gracefully terminates the current GNOME session.

It presents a dialog allowing the user to either log out, shut down, or restart the system. If the --no-prompt option is used, it will proceed without a confirmation dialog. By default without --no-prompt, a dialog is shown to confirm the logout/shutdown request. The gnome-session-quit command uses the D-Bus interface to interact with the session manager.

This command is a user-level tool that provides a convenient way to end a GNOME session from the command line, or other programs. It integrates well with the GNOME desktop environment, providing a consistent and user-friendly experience.

Note that the user must have appropriate privileges to perform shutdown or reboot operations.

Using the --force option can lead to data loss if applications haven't saved their data. Ensure you have saved any important work before using it.

gnome-session-quit relies on D-Bus for communication with the GNOME session manager. This allows for a consistent and reliable way to end the session and handle potential conflicts with running applications.

gnome-session-quit typically returns an exit code of 0 on success. Non-zero exit codes usually indicate an error, such as a failure to communicate with the session manager or insufficient permissions.

gnome-session-quit is part of the GNOME desktop environment and has been included since the advent of GNOME. It is designed to provide a standard way for users to quit their GNOME session, offering various options like logout, shutdown, and reboot, all integrated through D-Bus communication.

gnome-session(1), shutdown(8), reboot(8)