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qlplayground vs QuickJSON

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

qlplayground

4.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin for Swift files

QuickJSON

7.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON

Metric qlplayground QuickJSON
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 4.0 7.0
30-day Installs 3 41
90-day Installs 6 102
365-day Installs 45 256
Version 0.2 1.0.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 35 86
GitHub Forks 2 9
Open Issues 1 2
License MIT MIT
Language CSS JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 10y ago 5y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 30, 2015

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  • - Outdated with no recent updates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

QuickJSON

QuickJSON is a macOS Quick Look plugin that pretty-prints JSON files, making it easier to read and navigate JSON data. It's particularly useful for developers who frequently work with JSON, offering a quick and efficient way to view structured data.

QuickJSON displays JSON files in a formatted, readable manner through macOS's Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Integrates seamlessly with macOS's Quick Look feature for instant JSON preview
  • + Open-source under the MIT license, fostering transparency and community contributions
  • + Lightweight and efficient for developers working with JSON data

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates requires manual checking for new versions
  • - Project activity has slowed, potentially affecting issue resolution