QLColorCode vs Chime
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QLColorCode
7.0Quick Look plug-in that renders source code with syntax highlighting
Chime
7.0Text and code editor
| Metric | QLColorCode | Chime |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 208 | 40 |
| 90-day Installs | 719 | 137 |
| 365-day Installs | 4.2K | 666 |
| Version | 4.1.0 | 2.2.5,157 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 702 | 558 |
| GitHub Forks | 49 | 39 |
| Open Issues | 21 | 7 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | Objective-C | Clojure |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Nov 15, 2013 | May 20, 2024 |
Reviews
QLColorCode
QLColorCode enhances your macOS Quick Look functionality by providing syntax highlighting for source code files, making it easier for developers to preview and understand code snippets without opening the file.
Renders source code with syntax highlighting during Quick Look previews.
Pros
- + Quick preview of code files with syntax highlighting
- + Useful for developers to assess code snippets without opening files
- + Enhances productivity by integrating directly into macOS
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Previous compatibility issues with certain macOS versions
Chime
Chime is a lightweight text and code editor designed for developers and writers, offering features like syntax highlighting and plugin support. It provides a fast, customizable experience for those seeking a streamlined editing tool.
Chime functions as a text and code editor with features to enhance productivity, such as syntax highlighting and plugin support.
Pros
- + Lightweight and fast
- + Supports plugins and syntax highlighting
- + Auto-updates for convenience
- + Active development
Cons
- - Unknown license
- - Less common language (Clojure) may limit community support
- - Open issues that need addressing