Archaeology vs Sloth
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Archaeology
6.0Tool for digging into binary files
Sloth
8.0Displays all open files and sockets in use by all running processes
| Metric | Archaeology | Sloth |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 5 | 197 |
| 90-day Installs | 34 | 446 |
| 365-day Installs | 209 | 1.9K |
| Version | 1.5,215 | 3.6 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 331 | 8.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 44 | 168 |
| Open Issues | 8 | 3 |
| License | — | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 11y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 5, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Archaeology
Archaeology is a niche tool for examining binary files, offering unique insights for developers and security professionals. Despite its utility, the project's inactivity and unknown license pose concerns.
Analyzes and examines binary files for content and structure.
Pros
- + Useful for binary analysis in development and security contexts
- + Open-source, promoting transparency and potential customization
- + Niche functionality meets specific professional needs
Cons
- - Inactive development and last commit in 2014
- - Unknown license raises concerns about software provenance
Sloth
Sloth is a powerful macOS utility that provides a graphical interface for viewing all open files, directories, sockets, and other system resources in use by running processes. It offers real-time monitoring and filtering capabilities, making it an essential tool for developers and system administrators who need to troubleshoot or understand system resource usage.
Sloth displays all open files, directories, sockets, pipes, and devices in use by running processes on macOS.
Pros
- + Provides a user-friendly GUI for system resource monitoring, making it accessible to both developers and non-technical users.
- + Real-time updates and filtering capabilities enhance its utility for troubleshooting and system analysis.
- + Open-source with a permissive BSD-3-Clause license, fostering community contributions and transparency.
Cons
- - The app icon display issue on certain macOS versions may affect user experience.
- - While the GUI is helpful, some users might prefer the command-line functionality of lsof.