NSRegexTester vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
NSRegexTester
6.0Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | NSRegexTester | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 873 |
| 90-day Installs | 5 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 28 | 7.4K |
| Version | 1.0 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 494 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 25 | 94 |
| Open Issues | - | 82 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | HTML | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 9y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 18, 2014 | Apr 20, 2020 |
Reviews
NSRegexTester
NSRegexTester is a simple macOS application designed for testing native regular expressions. It offers a straightforward interface for developers to experiment with regex patterns, making it a useful tool for those working with text processing or pattern matching tasks. However, the app has not been updated since 2017, which may limit its compatibility with newer macOS versions.
NSRegexTester allows users to test and experiment with regular expressions on macOS.
Pros
- + Simple and lightweight interface for regex testing.
- + Free and open-source.
- + Useful for quick regex experiments.
Cons
- - No updates since 2017, potentially limiting compatibility.
- - Limited operating system support.
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