QLStephen
qlstephen · v1.5.1 • deprecated
Quick Look plugin for plaintext files without an extension
brew install --cask qlstephen Trust Score 5/10
Review
Mar 10, 2026QLStephen is a Quick Look plugin for viewing plaintext files without file extensions, offering a seamless preview experience. It's particularly useful for developers and anyone working with unformatted text files, enhancing productivity by providing quick access to file contents.
QLStephen allows users to preview plaintext files without extensions using macOS's Quick Look feature.
Maturity: The project is mature with significant community traction, though it has some open issues, particularly regarding compatibility with newer macOS versions.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Seamlessly integrates with macOS Quick Look for instant previews
- + Lightweight and easy to use
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates may lead to missed fixes or improvements
- - Open issues regarding compatibility with macOS Ventura
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