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Go2Shell vs OpenInTerminal-Lite

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Go2Shell

6.0
Developer Tools

Opens a terminal window to the current directory in Finder

OpenInTerminal-Lite

7.0
Developer Tools

Finder 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