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QLColorCode vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QLColorCode
6.0Quick Look plug-in that renders source code with syntax highlighting
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | QLColorCode | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 871 |
| 90-day Installs | 10 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 66 | 7.5K |
| Version | 4.1.2+m1 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 38 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 94 |
| Open Issues | - | 82 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Apr 20, 2020 |
Reviews
QLColorCode
QLColorCode is a Quick Look plug-in that enhances source code preview with syntax highlighting, making it ideal for developers who need to quickly assess code files without opening them in a full editor.
QLColorCode adds syntax highlighting to source code files when viewed using macOS's Quick Look feature.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS's Quick Look feature for a smooth user experience.
- + Supports syntax highlighting for multiple programming languages.
- + Free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license.
Cons
- - No auto-updates, potentially missing security fixes or new features.
- - Inactive development may lead to compatibility issues with newer systems or languages.
Syntax Highlight
Syntax Highlight is a macOS QuickLook extension that provides syntax highlighting for source code files, making it easier for developers to preview and work with code directly from the Finder.
Quickly previews source code files with syntax highlighting using the macOS QuickLook feature.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS QuickLook for convenient code previewing
- + Supports a wide range of programming languages out of the box
- + Free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license
Cons
- - Some open issues regarding compatibility with newer macOS versions
- - Occasional bugs that affect user experience, though many are resolved