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QLSwift vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QLSwift
5.0Quick Look plugin for Swift files
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | QLSwift | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 873 |
| 90-day Installs | 6 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 53 | 7.4K |
| Version | 0.0.2 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 180 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | 94 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 82 |
| License | NOASSERTION | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 9y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Apr 20, 2020 |
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- - Outdated with no recent updates, risking compatibility issues.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.
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