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QuickJSON vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QuickJSON
7.0Quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | QuickJSON | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 36 | 665 |
| 90-day Installs | 120 | 2.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 314 | 7.7K |
| Version | 1.0.0 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 86 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | 94 |
| Open Issues | 2 | 82 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 30, 2015 | Apr 20, 2020 |
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
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