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OpenInTerminal-Lite vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenInTerminal-Lite
7.0Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | OpenInTerminal-Lite | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 286 | 405 |
| 90-day Installs | 657 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.9K | 3.2K |
| Version | 1.2.7 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.7K | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 278 | 649 |
| Open Issues | 40 | 186 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1y 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
xbar
xbar is a powerful macOS menu bar tool that allows developers to display script outputs directly in the menu bar, offering customization and automation capabilities.
Displays output from scripts or programs in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar with script outputs
- + Strong community support and active development
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - Beta version with some lingering bugs
- - No auto-update feature