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ShortcutDetective vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ShortcutDetective
6.5Detects which app receives a keyboard shortcut (hotkey)
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | ShortcutDetective | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 279 | 854 |
| 90-day Installs | 682 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.3K | 7.5K |
| Version | 1.0 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 94 |
| Open Issues | — | 82 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | — | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 14, 2018 | Apr 20, 2020 |
Reviews
ShortcutDetective
ShortcutDetective is a utility that helps users identify which application responds to a specific keyboard shortcut. It's particularly useful for those who set up custom shortcuts and encounter conflicts, offering a straightforward solution to debug shortcut issues.
Detects which application is assigned to a specific keyboard shortcut.
Pros
- + Simple and focused tool for detecting shortcut assignments
- + Helpful for troubleshooting shortcut conflicts
- + Useful for users relying on keyboard shortcuts
Cons
- - Early in development with potential for bugs
- - No auto-update feature available
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