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OpenInTerminal vs OpenLens

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenInTerminal

7.5
Developer Tools

Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal or Editor

OpenLens

7.0
Developer Tools

Open source build of Lens Kubernetes IDE

Metric OpenInTerminal OpenLens
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.5 7.0
30-day Installs 267 854
90-day Installs 878 3.0K
365-day Installs 4.9K 17.0K
Version 2.3.9 6.5.2-366
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.7K 4.4K
GitHub Forks 278 313
Open Issues 40 9
License MIT —
Language Swift JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 2y 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.

OpenLens

OpenLens is an open-source Kubernetes IDE that provides a user-friendly interface for managing Kubernetes clusters. It offers features like resource management, logging, and monitoring, making it ideal for developers and system administrators working with Kubernetes.

OpenLens allows users to manage Kubernetes clusters through a graphical user interface.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + User-friendly interface for Kubernetes management
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

  • - Unclear licensing terms
  • - Occasional stability issues reported by users