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QLCommonMark vs Syntax Highlight
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QLCommonMark
6.0Quick Look plugin for CommonMark and Markdown
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | QLCommonMark | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 871 |
| 90-day Installs | 31 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 175 | 7.5K |
| Version | 1.1 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 49 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 94 |
| Open Issues | - | 82 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 24, 2017 | Apr 20, 2020 |
Reviews
QLCommonMark
QLCommonMark is a Quick Look plugin that renders CommonMark and Markdown files in macOS, offering a seamless preview experience for developers and writers. It supports a comprehensive Markdown spec and integrates well with macOS, though its last update was in 2017.
Renders CommonMark and Markdown files in macOS's Quick Look feature.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS Quick Look.
- + Supports CommonMark, handling complex documents.
- + Free and open-source under the MIT license.
Cons
- - No updates since 2017, potential compatibility issues.
- - Manual updates required as no auto-update feature.
Syntax Highlight
Syntax Highlight is a macOS QuickLook extension that provides syntax highlighting for source code files, making it easier for developers to preview and work with code directly from the Finder.
Quickly previews source code files with syntax highlighting using the macOS QuickLook feature.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS QuickLook for convenient code previewing
- + Supports a wide range of programming languages out of the box
- + Free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license
Cons
- - Some open issues regarding compatibility with newer macOS versions
- - Occasional bugs that affect user experience, though many are resolved