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QuickNFO vs Markdown Preview

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QuickNFO

5.0
Utilities

Quick Look plugin for viewing NFO files

Markdown Preview

7.0
Developer Tools

Markdown previewer with bundled Quick Look extension

Metric QuickNFO Markdown Preview
Category Utilities Developer Tools
AI Score 5.0 7.0
30-day Installs 5 901
90-day Installs 21 2.0K
365-day Installs 131 2.0K
Version 1.2 0.0.52
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 299 1.1K
GitHub Forks 24 56
Open Issues 8 6
License MIT
Language C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 7y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jul 15, 2026

Reviews

QuickNFO

QuickNFO is a macOS Quick Look plugin that allows users to preview NFO files directly in Finder. It's a handy tool for those who frequently work with NFO files, providing a seamless way to view metadata without opening additional applications.

QuickNFO enables quick preview of NFO files within macOS Finder using the Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Seamless integration with macOS Quick Look for quick NFO file previews.
  • + Open-source, allowing for potential modifications or contributions.
  • + Useful for media enthusiasts and collectors managing NFO files.

Cons

  • - No updates since 2019, raising concerns about compatibility with newer macOS versions.
  • - Limited recent community activity, potentially affecting support availability.

Markdown Preview

Markdown Preview is a sleek macOS app for viewing Markdown files with a bundled Quick Look extension. Its integration with macOS and active development make it a useful tool for developers and writers who work with Markdown daily.

Preview Markdown files with a Quick Look extension and standalone viewer.

Pros

  • + Quick Look extension integration for seamless previewing
  • + Auto-updates ensure the app stays current
  • + MIT license allows for open modification and distribution

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion beyond GitHub
  • - Some UI issues reported in older versions