OpenInTerminal vs iTerm2
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenInTerminal
7.5Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal or Editor
iTerm2
8.5Terminal emulator as alternative to Apple's Terminal app
| Metric | OpenInTerminal | iTerm2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 488 | 32.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 1.4K | 100.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 4.8K | 320.2K |
| Version | 2.3.8 | 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
OpenInTerminal
OpenInTerminal is a Finder Toolbar app that allows users to open the current directory in Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, or Alacritty. It's a handy tool for developers and power users who frequently switch between Finder and their terminal. The app is open-source and supports multiple terminal applications.
Enables users to open the current Finder directory in Terminal or other terminal emulators directly from the Finder toolbar.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with Finder for quick access to terminal applications.
- + Supports multiple terminal applications, including Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, and Alacritty.
- + Open-source with a MIT license, promoting transparency and community contributions.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
- - Ongoing issues with stability and compatibility with newer macOS versions.
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