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FinderGo vs OpenInTerminal-Lite

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

FinderGo

6.0
Developer Tools

Open terminal quickly from Finder

OpenInTerminal-Lite

7.0
Developer Tools

Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal

Metric FinderGo OpenInTerminal-Lite
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 6 283
90-day Installs 26 652
365-day Installs 153 1.9K
Version 1.4.0 1.2.7
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.2K 6.7K
GitHub Forks 69 278
Open Issues 7 40
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Apr 22, 2019

Reviews

FinderGo

FinderGo is a lightweight macOS app that allows users to open the terminal quickly from Finder, making it a useful tool for developers and those who frequently work with the terminal. It integrates seamlessly into Finder, providing a direct shortcut to the terminal without needing to switch apps manually.

FinderGo enables users to open the terminal directly from Finder with a single click.

Pros

  • + Integrates directly into Finder for quick terminal access
  • + Lightweight and efficient
  • + Open-source

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates
  • - 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