QLStephen vs Markdown Preview
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QLStephen
7.0Quick Look plugin for plaintext files without an extension
Markdown Preview
7.0Markdown previewer with bundled Quick Look extension
| Metric | QLStephen | Markdown Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 202 | 922 |
| 90-day Installs | 680 | 2.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 4.2K | 2.0K |
| Version | 1.5.1 | 0.0.52 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.8K | 1.1K |
| GitHub Forks | 165 | 56 |
| Open Issues | 38 | 6 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 15, 2013 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Reviews
QLStephen
QLStephen is a Quick Look plugin for viewing plaintext files without file extensions, offering a seamless preview experience. It's particularly useful for developers and anyone working with unformatted text files, enhancing productivity by providing quick access to file contents.
QLStephen allows users to preview plaintext files without extensions using macOS's Quick Look feature.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
- + Seamlessly integrates with macOS Quick Look for instant previews
- + Lightweight and easy to use
Cons
- - Lack of auto-updates may lead to missed fixes or improvements
- - Open issues regarding compatibility with macOS Ventura
Markdown Preview
Markdown Preview is a sleek macOS app for viewing Markdown files with a bundled Quick Look extension. Its integration with macOS and active development make it a useful tool for developers and writers who work with Markdown daily.
Preview Markdown files with a Quick Look extension and standalone viewer.
Pros
- + Quick Look extension integration for seamless previewing
- + Auto-updates ensure the app stays current
- + MIT license allows for open modification and distribution
Cons
- - Limited community discussion beyond GitHub
- - Some UI issues reported in older versions