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QuickLookASE vs QuickJSON

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QuickLookASE

7.0
Media & Design

Quick Look generator for Adobe Swatch Exchange files

QuickJSON

7.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON

Metric QuickLookASE QuickJSON
Category Media & Design Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 21 40
90-day Installs 84 101
365-day Installs 780 256
Version 1.0 1.0.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 46 86
GitHub Forks 1 9
Open Issues - 2
License MIT
Language Objective-C JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago 5y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 30, 2015

Reviews

QuickLookASE

QuickLookASE is a macOS utility that enables users to preview Adobe Swatch Exchange (ASE) files directly in Finder. It's particularly useful for designers and anyone working with color palettes, offering a seamless way to view and manage swatches without opening a dedicated application.

QuickLookASE allows users to preview Adobe Swatch Exchange (ASE) files directly in macOS Finder using the Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Seamlessly integrates with macOS Finder
  • + Addresses a niche but useful functionality for designers

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited to a specific use case

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