diff --git a/gui/main.qml b/gui/main.qml
index 533dd6c..da6dbda 100644
--- a/gui/main.qml
+++ b/gui/main.qml
@@ -59,6 +59,13 @@ ApplicationWindow {
     palette.disabled.light: theme.lightColor
     palette.disabled.shadow: theme.shadowColor
 
+    Keys.onEscapePressed: {
+        if (ollie.activeState !== "idle") {
+            event.accepted = true
+            ollie.interrupt()
+        }
+    }
+
     // Deferred scroll timer — fires once after model changes settle
     Timer {
         id: scrollTimer