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QLPrettyPatch vs QuickJSON

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QLPrettyPatch

6.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin to view patch files

QuickJSON

7.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON

Metric QLPrettyPatch QuickJSON
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 25 41
90-day Installs 100 102
365-day Installs 602 256
Version 1.0 1.0.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 91 86
GitHub Forks 5 9
Open Issues 1 2
License BSD-2-Clause MIT
Language C JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 10y ago 5y ago
First Seen Dec 7, 2013 Sep 30, 2015

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

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