StringsFile QuickLook plugin vs Markdown Preview
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
StringsFile QuickLook plugin
6.0Quick Look plugin to preview .strings files
Markdown Preview
7.0Markdown previewer with bundled Quick Look extension
| Metric | StringsFile QuickLook plugin | Markdown Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3 | 901 |
| 90-day Installs | 17 | 2.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 116 | 2.0K |
| Version | 1.0 | 0.0.52 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | — | 1.1K |
| GitHub Forks | — | 56 |
| Open Issues | — | 6 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | — | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | — | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 18, 2014 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Reviews
StringsFile QuickLook plugin
StringsFile QuickLook plugin allows developers to preview .strings files directly in macOS's Quick Look feature. It's a lightweight tool designed to save time for those working with localization files. Developers who frequently work with .strings files will find this plugin particularly useful.
Enables Quick Look preview of .strings files on macOS.
Pros
- + Quickly previews .strings files without opening them
- + Essential tool for developers working on localization
- + Lightweight and integrates seamlessly with macOS
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community support or discussion
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