QLNetcdf vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QLNetcdf
6.0Quick Look plugin for viewing NetCDF files
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | QLNetcdf | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 873 |
| 90-day Installs | 4 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 46 | 7.4K |
| Version | 0.0.3 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 13 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 94 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 82 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Apr 20, 2020 |
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
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