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QLPrettyPatch vs CodeEdit

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QLPrettyPatch

6.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin to view patch files

CodeEdit

8.0
Developer Tools

Code editor

Metric QLPrettyPatch CodeEdit
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 25 101
90-day Installs 100 280
365-day Installs 602 1.3K
Version 1.0 0.3.6
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 91 22.7K
GitHub Forks 5 1.2K
Open Issues 1 197
License BSD-2-Clause MIT
Language C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 10y ago 4mo ago
First Seen Dec 7, 2013 Feb 21, 2023

Reviews

QLPrettyPatch

QLPrettyPatch is a Quick Look plugin that enhances the viewing of patch files, making it easier for developers to review diffs directly within macOS. It offers a clean and intuitive interface, benefiting anyone working with code changes.

QLPrettyPatch allows users to preview patch files using macOS's Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under BSD-2-Clause license
  • + Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with macOS Quick Look
  • + Specifically designed for viewing patch files, a niche but valuable use case

Cons

  • - No auto-updates, with the last update in 2016, potentially causing compatibility issues
  • - Niche appeal limits the user base and community support

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