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cd to vs OpenInTerminal

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

cd to

7.0
Developer Tools

Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in the Terminal

OpenInTerminal

7.5
Developer Tools

Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal or Editor

Metric cd to OpenInTerminal
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 7.5
30-day Installs 29 488
90-day Installs 85 1.4K
365-day Installs 332 4.8K
Version 3.1.3 2.3.8
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.4K 6.7K
GitHub Forks 240 278
Open Issues 20 40
License MIT MIT
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 9mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Feb 19, 2014 Aug 7, 2023

Reviews

cd to

cd to is a Finder toolbar app that allows users to open the current directory in Terminal with a single click. It streamlines workflow for developers and command-line users by eliminating the need to manually navigate to directories in Terminal.

Enables quick access to the current Finder directory in Terminal.

Pros

  • + Quick access to directories in Terminal
  • + Streamlines workflow for developers
  • + Active community and open-source nature

Cons

  • - Requires manual updates
  • - Open issues that need addressing

OpenInTerminal

OpenInTerminal is a Finder Toolbar app that allows users to open the current directory in Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, or Alacritty. It's a handy tool for developers and power users who frequently switch between Finder and their terminal. The app is open-source and supports multiple terminal applications.

Enables users to open the current Finder directory in Terminal or other terminal emulators directly from the Finder toolbar.

Pros

  • + Integrates seamlessly with Finder for quick access to terminal applications.
  • + Supports multiple terminal applications, including Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, and Alacritty.
  • + Open-source with a MIT license, promoting transparency and community contributions.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
  • - Ongoing issues with stability and compatibility with newer macOS versions.