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qlplayground vs CodeEdit

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

qlplayground

4.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin for Swift files

CodeEdit

8.0
Developer Tools

Code editor

Metric qlplayground CodeEdit
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 4.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 101
90-day Installs 6 280
365-day Installs 45 1.3K
Version 0.2 0.3.6
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 35 22.7K
GitHub Forks 2 1.2K
Open Issues 1 197
License MIT MIT
Language CSS Swift
Last GitHub Commit 10y ago 4mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Feb 21, 2023

Reviews

qlplayground

qlplayground is a Quick Look plugin for Swift files, enabling developers to preview code snippets and syntax highlighting directly in macOS. It benefits Swift developers by providing a convenient way to review code without opening the file.

Allows users to preview Swift files using macOS's Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Quick preview of Swift files without opening them
  • + Syntax highlighting for improved code readability
  • + Open-source under MIT license

Cons

  • - Outdated with no recent updates
  • - Compatibility issues with macOS Mojave and potentially newer versions

CodeEdit

CodeEdit is a sleek, modern code editor for macOS that offers a free, open-source alternative with support for multiple programming languages, live preview, and GitHub integration. It's designed for developers seeking a native macOS experience with a focus on simplicity and performance.

CodeEdit provides a code editing environment with features like syntax highlighting, live preview, and version control integration for developers.

Pros

  • + Modern and intuitive user interface
  • + Built with Swift for native performance
  • + GitHub integration and live preview support
  • + Free and open-source with an active community
  • + Supports multiple programming languages

Cons

  • - Limited third-party plugin support
  • - Still in beta, so some features may be missing or unstable