OpenInTerminal vs OpenInTerminal-Lite
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
OpenInTerminal
7.5Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal or Editor
OpenInTerminal-Lite
7.0Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal
| Metric | OpenInTerminal | OpenInTerminal-Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 488 | 286 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.4K | 657 |
| 365-day Installs | 4.8K | 1.9K |
| 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 | Apr 22, 2019 |
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.
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