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QLSwift vs SwiftFormat for Xcode

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QLSwift

5.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin for Swift files

SwiftFormat for Xcode

8.0
Developer Tools

Xcode Extension for reformatting Swift code

Metric QLSwift SwiftFormat for Xcode
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 2 231
90-day Installs 6 695
365-day Installs 53 4.1K
Version 0.0.2 0.61.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 180 8.7K
GitHub Forks 9 681
Open Issues 2 307
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language Objective-C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

QLSwift

QLSwift is a Quick Look plugin for Swift files, offering developers a convenient way to preview code without opening an editor. It integrates seamlessly with macOS Finder but hasn't been updated in years, raising concerns about compatibility and maintenance.

Enables Quick Look preview of Swift files in macOS Finder.

Pros

  • + Purpose-built for Swift developers, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • + Open-source, allowing customization and potential fixes.
  • + Seamless macOS integration with Finder.

Cons

  • - Outdated with no recent updates, risking compatibility issues.
  • - Unverified developer warning may deter some users.

SwiftFormat for Xcode

SwiftFormat for Xcode is a Swift code formatter integrated as an Xcode extension. It offers seamless code reformatting directly within Xcode, making it a valuable tool for Swift developers. The app is open-source and widely adopted in the Swift community.

Formats Swift code within Xcode.

Pros

  • + Seamless integration with Xcode for Swift code formatting
  • + Open-source with a large developer community
  • + Widely adopted and trusted by developers

Cons

  • - Does not support auto-updates
  • - Moderate number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention