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QLColorCode vs TextMate

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QLColorCode

7.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plug-in that renders source code with syntax highlighting

TextMate

8.0
Developer Tools

General-purpose text editor

Metric QLColorCode TextMate
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 208 415
90-day Installs 719 1.3K
365-day Installs 4.2K 6.0K
Version 4.1.0 2.0.23
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 702 14.7K
GitHub Forks 49 1.7K
Open Issues 21 20
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language Objective-C Objective-C++
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1y ago
First Seen Nov 15, 2013 Aug 9, 2023

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

TextMate

TextMate is a lightweight, general-purpose text editor for macOS, known for its speed and extensive support for programming languages. It offers features like snippets, plugins, and themes, making it ideal for developers who prefer a minimalistic yet powerful editor.

TextMate is a text editor that supports various programming languages and provides tools for efficient coding.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and fast performance
  • + Comprehensive support for multiple programming languages
  • + Extensive plugin and theme ecosystem

Cons

  • - Outdated user interface compared to modern editors
  • - Limited feature set compared to other advanced editors