diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c345b13..7b91bd3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -92,6 +92,8 @@ vim.g.lazygit_use_custom_config_file_path = 0 -- config file path is evaluated i
 vim.g.lazygit_config_file_path = '' -- custom config file path
 -- OR
 vim.g.lazygit_config_file_path = {} -- table of custom config file paths
+
+vim.g.lazygit_on_exit_callback = nil -- optional function callback when exiting lazygit (useful for example to refresh some UI elements after lazy git has made some changes)
 ```
 
 Call `:LazyGit` to start a floating window with `lazygit` in the current working directory.
diff --git a/lua/lazygit.lua b/lua/lazygit.lua
index 1d1064b..bdf32b9 100644
--- a/lua/lazygit.lua
+++ b/lua/lazygit.lua
@@ -35,6 +35,10 @@ local function on_exit(job_id, code, event)
     buffer = -1
     win = -1
   end
+
+  if vim.g.lazygit_on_exit_callback ~= nil then
+    vim.g.lazygit_on_exit_callback()
+  end
 end
 
 --- Call lazygit