ipynb-quicklook vs Folder Preview Pro
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ipynb-quicklook
6.5Quick Look plugin for Jupyter/IPython notebooks
Folder Preview Pro
8.0Quick Look extension for folders
| Metric | ipynb-quicklook | Folder Preview Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 11 | 54 |
| 90-day Installs | 38 | 277 |
| 365-day Installs | 169 | 772 |
| Version | 0.1.5 | 2.11.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 200 | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | - |
| Open Issues | 5 | - |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | HTML | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 23, 2018 | Sep 22, 2025 |
Reviews
ipynb-quicklook
A niche Quick Look plugin for previewing Jupyter/IPython notebooks, offering a convenient way to glance at notebook content without opening the file. Ideal for developers and data scientists working with Jupyter notebooks.
Allows users to preview Jupyter/IPython notebooks using macOS's Quick Look feature.
Pros
- + Provides a quick glance at Jupyter notebook content without opening the file
- + Open-source with a MIT license, supporting community contributions
- + Lightweight and dependency-free
Cons
- - Open issue regarding compatibility with recent macOS versions
- - No auto-update feature
Folder Preview Pro
Folder Preview Pro enhances macOS by enabling Quick Look previews for folders, displaying contents with actions and thumbnails. Ideal for users managing files frequently, it offers a seamless way to preview and interact with folders directly from Finder.
Enables Quick Look previews for folders, showing contents with actions and thumbnails.
Pros
- + Quick folder preview functionality
- + Actions and thumbnails for enhanced interaction
- + Auto-update feature for seamless updates
- + One-time purchase model with lifetime updates
Cons
- - Limited GitHub activity and transparency
- - Unknown license and development language