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SwiftFormat for Xcode vs Syntax Highlight
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SwiftFormat for Xcode
8.0Xcode Extension for reformatting Swift code
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | SwiftFormat for Xcode | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 232 | 854 |
| 90-day Installs | 691 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 4.1K | 7.5K |
| Version | 0.61.1 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 8.7K | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 681 | 94 |
| Open Issues | 307 | 82 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Apr 20, 2020 |
Reviews
SwiftFormat for Xcode
SwiftFormat for Xcode is a Swift code formatter integrated as an Xcode extension. It offers seamless code reformatting directly within Xcode, making it a valuable tool for Swift developers. The app is open-source and widely adopted in the Swift community.
Formats Swift code within Xcode.
Pros
- + Seamless integration with Xcode for Swift code formatting
- + Open-source with a large developer community
- + Widely adopted and trusted by developers
Cons
- - Does not support auto-updates
- - Moderate number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention
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