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OpenInCode vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenInCode
6.0Finder toolbar app to open current folder in Visual Studio Code
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | OpenInCode | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 32 | 871 |
| 90-day Installs | 116 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 350 | 7.5K |
| Version | 1.0 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 909 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 53 | 94 |
| Open Issues | 9 | 82 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 28, 2018 | Apr 20, 2020 |
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
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