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QLPrettyPatch vs ProvisionQL

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QLPrettyPatch

6.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin to view patch files

ProvisionQL

8.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin for mobile apps and provisioning profiles

Metric QLPrettyPatch ProvisionQL
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 5 29
90-day Installs 23 68
365-day Installs 336 476
Version 1.0 2.0.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 91 2.4K
GitHub Forks 5 161
Open Issues 1 7
License BSD-2-Clause MIT
Language C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 10y ago 1y ago
First Seen Dec 7, 2013 May 6, 2014

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

ProvisionQL

ProvisionQL is a niche Quick Look plugin for macOS, designed to preview mobile app bundles and provisioning profiles. It's a must-have tool for developers working on iOS or macOS apps, offering quick access to file details without opening them.

Enables quick preview of .app and provisioning profile files within macOS's Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Solves a specific developer need efficiently
  • + Quick preview saves time during development
  • + Open-source for customization

Cons

  • - Manual updates required
  • - Limited community support