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Syntax Highlight
syntax-highlight · v2.1.30 • auto-updates
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Quicklook extension for source files
brew install --cask syntax-highlight 854
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v2.1.309d ago2.1.28→2.1.30
Review
Mar 10, 2026Syntax Highlight is a macOS QuickLook extension that provides syntax highlighting for source code files, making it easier for developers to preview and work with code directly from the Finder.
Quickly previews source code files with syntax highlighting using the macOS QuickLook feature.
Maturity: The project is relatively mature with active development and a substantial community following, though there are some open issues related to macOS compatibility.
Community: While there is significant discussion around syntax highlighting tools on Hacker News, this specific app has not garnered much attention on community platforms.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS QuickLook for convenient code previewing
- + Supports a wide range of programming languages out of the box
- + Free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license
Cons
- - Some open issues regarding compatibility with newer macOS versions
- - Occasional bugs that affect user experience, though many are resolved
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