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OpenInTerminal vs Podman Desktop

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenInTerminal

7.5
Developer Tools

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

Podman Desktop

8.0
Developer Tools

Browse, manage, inspect containers and images

Metric OpenInTerminal Podman Desktop
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.5 8.0
30-day Installs 488 3.2K
90-day Installs 1.4K 10.2K
365-day Installs 4.8K 47.7K
Version 2.3.8 1.27.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.7K 7.4K
GitHub Forks 278 499
Open Issues 40 797
License MIT Apache-2.0
Language Swift TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 7, 2023 May 11, 2022

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.

Podman Desktop

Podman Desktop offers a free, open-source alternative to Docker Desktop, providing a user-friendly interface for managing containers and Kubernetes. It simplifies container development and deployment, making it ideal for developers seeking an intuitive tool for container orchestration.

Podman Desktop allows users to browse, manage, inspect containers, and images efficiently.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source alternative to Docker Desktop
  • + Intuitive interface for managing containers and Kubernetes
  • + Cross-platform support with active development

Cons

  • - High number of open issues may indicate complexity
  • - Lack of presence on Reddit