Go2Shell vs OpenInTerminal-Lite
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Go2Shell
6.0Opens a terminal window to the current directory in Finder
OpenInTerminal-Lite
7.0Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal
| Metric | Go2Shell | OpenInTerminal-Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 39 | 283 |
| 90-day Installs | 102 | 652 |
| 365-day Installs | 498 | 1.9K |
| Version | 2.5 | 1.2.7 |
| 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 | Apr 22, 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
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