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ScriptQL vs xbar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ScriptQL
6.0AppleScript Quick Look plugin
xbar
8.5View output from scripts in the menu bar
| Metric | ScriptQL | xbar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 403 |
| 90-day Installs | 13 | 1.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 187 | 3.2K |
| Version | 1.1 | 2.1.7-beta |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 36 | 18.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 649 |
| Open Issues | - | 186 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | C | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Nov 15, 2013 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
ScriptQL
ScriptQL is a Quick Look plugin for AppleScript files, allowing users to preview and view syntax highlighting without opening the application. It's a niche tool beneficial for AppleScript developers and macOS users who frequently work with scripts.
ScriptQL enables quick preview and syntax highlighting of AppleScript files through macOS's Quick Look feature.
Pros
- + Quick preview of AppleScript files without opening applications
- + Syntax highlighting for better code readability
- + Saves time by avoiding the need to open applications for script preview
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low installation count indicating limited adoption
xbar
xbar is a powerful macOS menu bar tool that allows developers to display script outputs directly in the menu bar, offering customization and automation capabilities.
Displays output from scripts or programs in the macOS menu bar.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar with script outputs
- + Strong community support and active development
- + Open-source with MIT license
Cons
- - Beta version with some lingering bugs
- - No auto-update feature