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QLPrettyPatch
qlprettypatch · v1.0 • deprecated
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Quick Look plugin to view patch files
brew install --cask qlprettypatch 25
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (BSD-2-Clause) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026QLPrettyPatch is a Quick Look plugin that enhances the viewing of patch files, making it easier for developers to review diffs directly within macOS. It offers a clean and intuitive interface, benefiting anyone working with code changes.
QLPrettyPatch allows users to preview patch files using macOS's Quick Look feature.
Maturity: The project has moderate activity with 91 stars and 5 forks, but the last commit was in 2016, indicating limited recent maintenance.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under BSD-2-Clause license
- + Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with macOS Quick Look
- + Specifically designed for viewing patch files, a niche but valuable use case
Cons
- - No auto-updates, with the last update in 2016, potentially causing compatibility issues
- - Niche appeal limits the user base and community support