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ipynb-quicklook vs Markdown Preview

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ipynb-quicklook

6.5
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin for Jupyter/IPython notebooks

Markdown Preview

7.0
Developer Tools

Markdown previewer with bundled Quick Look extension

Metric ipynb-quicklook Markdown Preview
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.5 7.0
30-day Installs 3 901
90-day Installs 18 2.0K
365-day Installs 148 2.0K
Version 0.1.5 0.0.52
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 200 1.1K
GitHub Forks 9 56
Open Issues 5 6
License MIT MIT
Language HTML Swift
Last GitHub Commit 2y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Nov 23, 2018 Jul 15, 2026

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

Markdown Preview

Markdown Preview is a sleek macOS app for viewing Markdown files with a bundled Quick Look extension. Its integration with macOS and active development make it a useful tool for developers and writers who work with Markdown daily.

Preview Markdown files with a Quick Look extension and standalone viewer.

Pros

  • + Quick Look extension integration for seamless previewing
  • + Auto-updates ensure the app stays current
  • + MIT license allows for open modification and distribution

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion beyond GitHub
  • - Some UI issues reported in older versions