QLStephen vs QuickJSON
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QLStephen
7.0Quick Look plugin for plaintext files without an extension
QuickJSON
7.0Quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON
| Metric | QLStephen | QuickJSON |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 320 | 40 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.1K | 101 |
| 365-day Installs | 5.4K | 256 |
| Version | 1.5.1 | 1.0.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.8K | 86 |
| GitHub Forks | 165 | 9 |
| Open Issues | 38 | 2 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | JavaScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 5y ago |
| First Seen | Nov 15, 2013 | Sep 30, 2015 |
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
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