OpenInTerminal-Lite vs SwiftBar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenInTerminal-Lite
7.0Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal
SwiftBar
8.0Menu bar customization tool
| Metric | OpenInTerminal-Lite | SwiftBar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 286 | 2.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 657 | 6.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.9K | 12.3K |
| Version | 1.2.7 | 2.0.1,536 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.7K | 3.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 278 | 110 |
| Open Issues | 40 | 21 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 22, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
OpenInTerminal-Lite
OpenInTerminal-Lite is a Finder toolbar app that allows users to quickly open the current directory in Terminal or other terminal emulators. It simplifies workflow for developers and power users who frequently switch between Finder and the terminal.
Adds a toolbar item to macOS Finder to open the current directory in Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, or Alacritty.
Pros
- + Finder toolbar integration for quick terminal access
- + Supports multiple terminal emulators
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Open issues suggest possible maintenance needs
SwiftBar
SwiftBar is a powerful macOS menu bar customization tool that allows users to extend and personalize their menu bar with plugins and scripts. It offers extensive functionality for developers and users seeking advanced menu bar customization options.
SwiftBar enables users to customize their macOS menu bar using plugins and scripts.
Pros
- + Extensive plugin support for menu bar customization
- + Active development and regular updates
- + Strong community and GitHub traction
Cons
- - Some plugins may cause high CPU usage
- - Limited integration with other tools