OpenInTerminal vs OpenInEditor-Lite
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenInTerminal
7.5Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal or Editor
OpenInEditor-Lite
8.0Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Editor
| Metric | OpenInTerminal | OpenInEditor-Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 488 | 143 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.4K | 316 |
| 365-day Installs | 4.8K | 872 |
| Version | 2.3.8 | 1.2.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.7K | 6.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 278 | 278 |
| Open Issues | 40 | 40 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 7, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
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.
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