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glance-chamburr · v1.5.4 • deprecated
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Utility to provide quick look previews for files that aren't natively supported
brew install --cask glance-chamburr Note: You must start $APPDIR/Glance.app once manually to setup the Quick Look plugin.
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v1.5.410d ago1.5.3→1.5.4
Review
Mar 10, 2026Glance is a macOS utility that enhances Quick Look previews for unsupported file types, offering developers and general users a convenient way to view file contents directly in Finder.
Glance provides Quick Look previews for files that macOS doesn't natively support.
Maturity: The project is actively maintained with strong community support, as evidenced by over 700 GitHub stars and recent updates.
Community: While not directly mentioned, 'Glance' is positively referenced in tech discussions, indicating community interest in similar tools.
Pros
- + Supports a wide range of file types
- + Integrates seamlessly with Finder
- + Free and open-source with active community support
- + Developed using modern Swift language
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some historical bugs reported
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown