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OpenInTerminal-Lite vs SwiftBar

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenInTerminal-Lite

7.0
Developer Tools

Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal

SwiftBar

8.0
Developer Tools

Menu 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