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QuickJSON vs JSON Viewer

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QuickJSON

7.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON

JSON Viewer

8.0
Developer Tools

App to visualise, validate and format JSON datasets

Metric QuickJSON JSON Viewer
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 40 79
90-day Installs 101 210
365-day Installs 256 920
Version 1.0.0 1.2.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 86 3.5K
GitHub Forks 9 726
Open Issues 2 181
License MIT MIT
Language JavaScript HTML
Last GitHub Commit 5y ago 1y ago
First Seen Sep 30, 2015 Aug 24, 2023

Reviews

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

JSON Viewer

JSON Viewer is a browser extension that offers a seamless way to visualize, validate, and format JSON data directly within Chrome. Its integration with the browser and essential JSON handling features make it a valuable tool for developers working with JSON datasets.

Visualizes, validates, and formats JSON data within the Chrome browser.

Pros

  • + Integrated browser extension for easy access
  • + Free and open-source under MIT license
  • + Essential JSON handling features

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature may lead to compatibility issues
  • - Relies on browser extensions which may not suit all users