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Shiba vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Shiba
7.0Rich markdown live preview app with linter
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | Shiba | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 873 |
| 90-day Installs | 6 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 29 | 7.4K |
| Version | 1.2.1 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 791 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 57 | 94 |
| Open Issues | 8 | 82 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 6, 2016 | Apr 20, 2020 |
Reviews
Shiba
Shiba is a sleek, keyboard-centric markdown live preview app with a built-in linter, perfect for developers and writers who value efficiency and performance. Its focus on keyboard navigation and real-time feedback makes it a standout tool for markdown enthusiasts.
Provides a live preview of markdown files with syntax highlighting and linting.
Pros
- + Rich markdown live preview with syntax highlighting
- + Keyboard-centric design for efficient navigation
- + Built-in linter for code quality and error detection
- + Performant Rust-based implementation
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited recent installs
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