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Go2Shell vs OpenInTerminal

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Go2Shell

6.0
Developer Tools

Opens a terminal window to the current directory in Finder

OpenInTerminal

7.5
Developer Tools

Finder 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.