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desktoppr vs Shottr

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

desktoppr

7.0
Utilities

Command-line tool to set the desktop picture

Shottr

8.0
Media & Design

Screenshot measurement and annotation tool

Metric desktoppr Shottr
Category Utilities Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 110 2.8K
90-day Installs 295 7.3K
365-day Installs 674 21.1K
Version 0.5,218 1.9.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 360 21
GitHub Forks 31 -
Open Issues 5 1
License Apache-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Nov 2, 2020 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

desktoppr

desktoppr is a command-line tool for macOS that allows users to set their desktop picture programmatically. It's particularly useful for developers and power users looking to automate wallpaper changes or integrate with scripts.

desktoppr sets the desktop background image using a command-line interface.

Pros

  • + Enables command-line automation of desktop wallpaper changes
  • + Integrates seamlessly with macOS system tools
  • + Open-source with a permissive Apache-2.0 license

Cons

  • - No automatic updates available
  • - Limited community discussion outside of GitHub

Shottr

Shottr is a screenshot measurement and annotation tool designed for precision and ease of use. It offers features like pixel-perfect measurements, customizable annotations, and integration with Alfred for workflow efficiency. Ideal for designers, developers, and anyone needing detailed screenshot analysis.

Shottr allows users to take screenshots, measure pixel distances, and annotate images with precision.

Pros

  • + Integration with Alfred for efficient workflow
  • + Active development and regular updates
  • + Precise measurement and annotation features
  • + User-friendly interface for screenshot management

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion outside of Hacker News
  • - Niche appeal may limit broad adoption