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QLFits vs QuickJSON

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QLFits

5.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin to view FITS files

QuickJSON

7.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON

Metric QLFits QuickJSON
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 5.0 7.0
30-day Installs - 43
90-day Installs 5 101
365-day Installs 50 258
Version 3.2.2 1.0.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 61 86
GitHub Forks 5 9
Open Issues 2 2
License MIT MIT
Language Objective-C JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 5y ago
First Seen Jan 27, 2018 Sep 30, 2015

Reviews

QLFits

QLFits is a niche macOS Quick Look plugin enabling users to view FITS files directly. While it addresses a specific need for astronomers and researchers, it faces issues with crashes and security checks, affecting reliability.

A Quick Look plugin for viewing FITS files on macOS.

Pros

  • + Fills a specific niche for FITS file viewing.
  • + Integrates seamlessly with macOS Quick Look.
  • + Open-source under MIT license.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates can lead to outdated software.
  • - Open issues regarding crashes and security checks.

QuickJSON

QuickJSON is a macOS Quick Look plugin that pretty-prints JSON files, making it easier to read and navigate JSON data. It's particularly useful for developers who frequently work with JSON, offering a quick and efficient way to view structured data.

QuickJSON displays JSON files in a formatted, readable manner through macOS's Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Integrates seamlessly with macOS's Quick Look feature for instant JSON preview
  • + Open-source under the MIT license, fostering transparency and community contributions
  • + Lightweight and efficient for developers working with JSON data

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates requires manual checking for new versions
  • - Project activity has slowed, potentially affecting issue resolution