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QLPrettyPatch vs Syntax Highlight
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QLPrettyPatch
6.0Quick Look plugin to view patch files
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | QLPrettyPatch | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 25 | 871 |
| 90-day Installs | 100 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 602 | 7.5K |
| Version | 1.0 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 91 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 5 | 94 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 82 |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 10y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 7, 2013 | Apr 20, 2020 |
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
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