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QLGradle vs Markdown Preview

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QLGradle

5.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin for viewing gradle files

Markdown Preview

7.0
Developer Tools

Markdown previewer with bundled Quick Look extension

Metric QLGradle Markdown Preview
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 5.0 7.0
30-day Installs - 901
90-day Installs 4 2.0K
365-day Installs 21 2.0K
Version 0.0.1 0.0.52
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 12 1.1K
GitHub Forks 1 56
Open Issues 1 6
License MIT MIT
Language C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 11y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Feb 12, 2015 Jul 15, 2026

Reviews

QLGradle

QLGradle is a Quick Look plugin that allows users to quickly preview Gradle files directly from Finder. It's a lightweight tool designed for developers who work with Gradle build files, offering a convenient way to view content without opening the file in an editor.

QLGradle enables quick preview of Gradle files using macOS's Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Quick and convenient preview of Gradle files.
  • + Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with macOS.
  • + Free and open-source under the MIT license.

Cons

  • - Outdated with no recent updates or maintenance.
  • - Minimal community support or contributions.

Markdown Preview

Markdown Preview is a sleek macOS app for viewing Markdown files with a bundled Quick Look extension. Its integration with macOS and active development make it a useful tool for developers and writers who work with Markdown daily.

Preview Markdown files with a Quick Look extension and standalone viewer.

Pros

  • + Quick Look extension integration for seamless previewing
  • + Auto-updates ensure the app stays current
  • + MIT license allows for open modification and distribution

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion beyond GitHub
  • - Some UI issues reported in older versions