Keka External Helper vs MacPacker
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Keka External Helper
7.0Helper application for the Keka file archiver
MacPacker
7.5Archive manager
| Metric | Keka External Helper | MacPacker |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 130 | 82 |
| 90-day Installs | 457 | 293 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.1K | 802 |
| Version | 1.2.0,1.4.4 | 0.14.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.5K | 390 |
| GitHub Forks | 280 | 18 |
| Open Issues | 251 | 7 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 24, 2020 | Oct 17, 2025 |
Reviews
Keka External Helper
Keka External Helper enhances file archiving by supporting Keka's functionality, offering features like extraction and compression handling. It's maintained with recent updates, though it lacks auto-updates and has notable open issues.
Keka External Helper supports file archiving operations for the Keka app, including extraction and compression.
Pros
- + Popular with 6k GitHub stars
- + Recent updates show active development
- + Enhances Keka's functionality
Cons
- - No auto-updates available
- - 251 open issues may indicate bugs or areas needing improvement
MacPacker
MacPacker is a powerful open-source archive manager that allows users to preview nested archives without extraction and extract individual files. It supports multiple archive formats and is ideal for users who need quick access to archived content without full extraction.
MacPacker enables users to preview and extract files from archives without fully extracting them.
Pros
- + Preview nested archives without extraction
- + Extract individual files from archives
- + Open-source and free to use
Cons
- - Moderate install count suggesting niche appeal
- - Limited support for some archive formats