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qlZipInfo vs MacPacker
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
qlZipInfo
7.5List out the contents of a zip file in the QuickLook preview
MacPacker
7.5Archive manager
| Metric | qlZipInfo | MacPacker |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 16 | 82 |
| 90-day Installs | 43 | 293 |
| 365-day Installs | 345 | 802 |
| Version | 1.2.7 | 0.14.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 171 | 390 |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | 18 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 7 |
| License | NOASSERTION | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 1, 2024 | Oct 17, 2025 |
Reviews
qlZipInfo
qlZipInfo provides a QuickLook preview of archive contents, supporting a wide range of formats. It's useful for developers and anyone who frequently works with archives.
Displays the contents of various archive files in the macOS QuickLook preview.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient integration with macOS QuickLook.
- + Supports a wide variety of archive formats.
- + Stable and functional with minimal resource usage.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
- - Unclear licensing terms may pose legal uncertainties.
MacPacker
MacPacker is a powerful open-source archive manager that allows users to preview nested archives without extraction and extract individual files. It supports multiple archive formats and is ideal for users who need quick access to archived content without full extraction.
MacPacker enables users to preview and extract files from archives without fully extracting them.
Pros
- + Preview nested archives without extraction
- + Extract individual files from archives
- + Open-source and free to use
Cons
- - Moderate install count suggesting niche appeal
- - Limited support for some archive formats