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qlplayground vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
qlplayground
4.0Quick Look plugin for Swift files
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | qlplayground | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 4.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 871 |
| 90-day Installs | 6 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 45 | 7.5K |
| Version | 0.2 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 35 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 2 | 94 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 82 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | CSS | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 10y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Apr 20, 2020 |
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- - Outdated with no recent updates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
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