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OpenInCode vs OpenInTerminal

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenInCode

6.0
Developer Tools

Finder toolbar app to open current folder in Visual Studio Code

OpenInTerminal

7.5
Developer Tools

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

Metric OpenInCode OpenInTerminal
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 7.5
30-day Installs 32 497
90-day Installs 116 1.4K
365-day Installs 350 4.8K
Version 1.0 2.3.8
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 909 6.7K
GitHub Forks 53 278
Open Issues 9 40
License MIT MIT
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 4y ago 1y ago
First Seen Apr 28, 2018 Aug 7, 2023

Reviews

OpenInCode

OpenInCode is a macOS Finder toolbar app that allows users to quickly open the current folder in Visual Studio Code. It streamlines workflow for developers by integrating VS Code directly into the Finder interface.

Enables users to open the current Finder folder in Visual Studio Code with a single click from the toolbar.

Pros

  • + Integrates VS Code seamlessly with Finder for quick access
  • + Simple and efficient workflow enhancement for developers
  • + MIT licensed with open-source transparency

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited recent development activity
  • - Open issues regarding compatibility and feature requests

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.