Go2Shell vs OpenInTerminal
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Go2Shell
6.0Opens a terminal window to the current directory in Finder
OpenInTerminal
7.5Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal or Editor
| Metric | Go2Shell | OpenInTerminal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 39 | 497 |
| 90-day Installs | 102 | 1.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 498 | 4.8K |
| Version | 2.5 | 2.3.8 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 192 | 6.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 32 | 278 |
| Open Issues | 5 | 40 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Rich Text Format | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
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
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.