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Go2Shell vs AltTab

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Go2Shell

6.0
Developer Tools

Opens a terminal window to the current directory in Finder

AltTab

7.5
Utilities

Enable Windows-like alt-tab

Metric Go2Shell AltTab
Category Developer Tools Utilities
AI Score 6.0 7.5
30-day Installs 39 6.1K
90-day Installs 102 19.8K
365-day Installs 498 72.8K
Version 2.5 10.12.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 192 15.0K
GitHub Forks 32 498
Open Issues 5 57
License GPL-3.0
Language Rich Text Format Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Oct 15, 2019

Reviews

Go2Shell

Go2Shell is a macOS app that allows users to quickly open a terminal window in the current Finder directory. It supports both Terminal and iTerm2, making it a handy tool for developers and users who frequently work in the command line.

Go2Shell opens a terminal window to the current directory in Finder with a single click.

Pros

  • + Quick access to terminal in Finder directory
  • + Supports both Terminal and iTerm2
  • + Simple and intuitive interface

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Lack of support for modern macOS versions
  • - Inactive development

AltTab

AltTab brings Windows-like alt-tab functionality to macOS, offering a familiar way to switch between windows. It's popular among users transitioning from Windows or seeking a different app-switching experience.

Enables Windows-style alt-tab window switching on macOS.

Pros

  • + Implements a familiar Windows-style alt-tab interface
  • + Active development and strong community support
  • + Customizable settings for a tailored experience

Cons

  • - Some users report performance issues and bugs
  • - Occasional UI glitches and notifications post-uninstallation