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QLFits vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QLFits
5.0Quick Look plugin to view FITS files
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | QLFits | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 873 |
| 90-day Installs | 5 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 50 | 7.4K |
| Version | 3.2.2 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 61 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 94 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 82 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 27, 2018 | Apr 20, 2020 |
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- - Lack of auto-updates can lead to outdated software.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.
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