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QLNetcdf vs QuickLook Video

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QLNetcdf

6.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin for viewing NetCDF files

QuickLook Video

8.0
Media & Design

Thumbnails, static previews, cover art and metadata for video files

Metric QLNetcdf QuickLook Video
Category Developer Tools Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 1 742
90-day Installs 4 1.3K
365-day Installs 46 1.3K
Version 0.0.3 3.07
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 13 3.4K
GitHub Forks 5 116
Open Issues 2 14
License MIT GPL-2.0
Language C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 5y ago 28d ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Oct 19, 2014

Reviews

QLNetcdf

QLNetcdf is a Quick Look plugin that enables users to preview NetCDF files directly from Finder. It's particularly useful for researchers and developers working with geospatial or scientific data, offering a convenient way to view file contents without opening external applications.

QLNetcdf allows users to preview NetCDF files using macOS's Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Convenient preview of NetCDF files directly from Finder
  • + Open-source and MIT licensed
  • + Lightweight Quick Look plugin

Cons

  • - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions like Monterey
  • - No auto-update feature

QuickLook Video

QuickLook Video enhances macOS Finder with thumbnails, static previews, cover art, and metadata for video files, making media organization more efficient. It benefits users with extensive video collections, offering a cleaner and more informative file management experience.

Enhances macOS Finder's ability to display video file information, including thumbnails, cover art, and metadata.

Pros

  • + Popular and widely used with over 3k GitHub stars
  • + Adds essential features for media organization
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some users may desire more dynamic video previews