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EPUB Spotlight vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
EPUB Spotlight
4.0Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | EPUB Spotlight | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 4.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 871 |
| 90-day Installs | 9 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 75 | 7.5K |
| Version | 1.8 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 576 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 57 | 94 |
| Open Issues | 10 | 82 |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Apr 20, 2020 |
Reviews
EPUB Spotlight
EPUB Spotlight is a macOS plugin that enables quick preview and Spotlight search for ePub files, making it a useful tool for readers who frequently work with digital books. Despite its functionality, it is outdated and may not work on newer macOS versions.
EPUB Spotlight allows users to quickly preview and search ePub files using macOS's Quick Look and Spotlight features.
Pros
- + Quick Look and Spotlight integration for ePub files.
- + BSD-3-Clause license allows for free use and modification.
- + Functional for older macOS versions.
Cons
- - Does not work on macOS Mojave and later versions.
- - Open issues regarding compatibility with macOS Catalina and ePub 3 format.
- - No auto-updates available.
Syntax Highlight
Syntax Highlight is a macOS QuickLook extension that provides syntax highlighting for source code files, making it easier for developers to preview and work with code directly from the Finder.
Quickly previews source code files with syntax highlighting using the macOS QuickLook feature.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS QuickLook for convenient code previewing
- + Supports a wide range of programming languages out of the box
- + Free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license
Cons
- - Some open issues regarding compatibility with newer macOS versions
- - Occasional bugs that affect user experience, though many are resolved