OpenInEditor-Lite vs iTerm2
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenInEditor-Lite
8.0Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Editor
iTerm2
8.5Terminal emulator as alternative to Apple's Terminal app
| Metric | OpenInEditor-Lite | iTerm2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 143 | 32.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 316 | 100.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 872 | 320.2K |
| Version | 1.2.7 | 3.6.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.7K | 17.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 278 | 1.3K |
| Open Issues | 40 | 54 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 7, 2023 | Mar 10, 2012 |
Reviews
OpenInEditor-Lite
OpenInEditor-Lite is a Finder Toolbar app that allows users to open the current directory in their preferred editor, making it a handy tool for developers and frequent terminal users. It supports multiple terminal emulators and is open-source, providing convenience and flexibility.
Enables opening the current Finder directory in a terminal or editor directly from the Finder Toolbar.
Pros
- + Convenient access to terminal editors from Finder
- + Supports multiple terminal emulators
- + Open-source and community-driven
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Some unresolved issues reported by users
iTerm2
iTerm2 is a highly customizable and powerful terminal emulator for macOS, offering features like split panes, hotkeys, and integration with macOS utilities. It's favored by developers and power users for its advanced customization options and performance.
iTerm2 provides a terminal emulation environment with enhanced features compared to Apple's built-in Terminal app.
Pros
- + Highly customizable interface
- + Advanced features including split panes and hotkeys
- + Regular updates and active development
Cons
- - Steep learning curve for new users
- - Occasional security vulnerabilities, though promptly addressed