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cd_to vs OpenInTerminal

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

cd_to

6.0
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 6.0 7.5
30-day Installs - 488
90-day Installs 5 1.4K
365-day Installs 14 4.8K
Version 2.8.0 2.3.8
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 131 6.7K
GitHub Forks 10 278
Open Issues 3 40
License MIT MIT
Language Python Swift
Last GitHub Commit 7y ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 7, 2023

Reviews

cd_to

cd_to is a Finder toolbar app that integrates Terminal access directly from Finder, making it easier for developers to switch contexts. It offers a quick way to open the current directory in Terminal or alternative shells like iTerm.

Enables users to open the current Finder directory in Terminal with a single click.

Pros

  • + Provides seamless integration between Finder and Terminal
  • + Lightweight and simple to use
  • + Supports alternative terminal applications like iTerm

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Inactive development with open issues

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.