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cd_to vs OpenInTerminal-Lite

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

cd_to

6.0
Developer Tools

Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in the Terminal

OpenInTerminal-Lite

7.0
Developer Tools

Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal

Metric cd_to OpenInTerminal-Lite
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs - 280
90-day Installs 5 658
365-day Installs 14 1.9K
Version 2.8.0 1.2.7
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 Apr 22, 2019

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-Lite

OpenInTerminal-Lite is a Finder toolbar app that allows users to quickly open the current directory in Terminal or other terminal emulators. It simplifies workflow for developers and power users who frequently switch between Finder and the terminal.

Adds a toolbar item to macOS Finder to open the current directory in Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, or Alacritty.

Pros

  • + Finder toolbar integration for quick terminal access
  • + Supports multiple terminal emulators
  • + Open-source with MIT license

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Open issues suggest possible maintenance needs