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Markdown Preview vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Markdown Preview
7.0Markdown previewer with bundled Quick Look extension
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | Markdown Preview | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 922 | 651 |
| 90-day Installs | 2.0K | 2.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.0K | 8.0K |
| Version | 0.0.51 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.1K | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 56 | 94 |
| Open Issues | 6 | 82 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 9mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 15, 2026 | Apr 20, 2020 |
Reviews
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
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