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Manila vs OpenInTerminal

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Manila

7.0
Utilities

Finder extension for changing folder colours

OpenInTerminal

7.5
Developer Tools

Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal or Editor

Metric Manila OpenInTerminal
Category Utilities Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 7.5
30-day Installs 5 488
90-day Installs 11 1.4K
365-day Installs 71 4.8K
Version 1.0.1 2.3.8
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 610 6.7K
GitHub Forks 13 278
Open Issues 12 40
License MIT MIT
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1y ago
First Seen May 11, 2022 Aug 7, 2023

Reviews

Manila

Manila is a Finder extension that allows users to customize folder colors, offering a unique way to visually organize files. It appeals to users who value visual cues for better file management.

Manila enables users to change folder colors directly from the Finder.

Pros

  • + Enhances visual organization of files
  • + Integrates seamlessly with macOS Finder
  • + Popular among developers with 610 GitHub stars

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some users report issues with color menu and extension visibility

OpenInTerminal

OpenInTerminal is a Finder Toolbar app that allows users to open the current directory in Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, or Alacritty. It's a handy tool for developers and power users who frequently switch between Finder and their terminal. The app is open-source and supports multiple terminal applications.

Enables users to open the current Finder directory in Terminal or other terminal emulators directly from the Finder toolbar.

Pros

  • + Integrates seamlessly with Finder for quick access to terminal applications.
  • + Supports multiple terminal applications, including Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, and Alacritty.
  • + Open-source with a MIT license, promoting transparency and community contributions.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
  • - Ongoing issues with stability and compatibility with newer macOS versions.