SymbolicLinker vs OpenInTerminal
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SymbolicLinker
6.0Service that allows users to make symbolic links in the Finder
OpenInTerminal
7.5Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal or Editor
| Metric | SymbolicLinker | OpenInTerminal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 29 | 497 |
| 90-day Installs | 75 | 1.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 445 | 4.8K |
| Version | 2.2 | 2.3.8 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 892 | 6.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 50 | 278 |
| Open Issues | 10 | 40 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Reviews
SymbolicLinker
SymbolicLinker is a macOS app that simplifies creating symbolic links directly from the Finder, making it a handy tool for developers and power users who need to manage file structures efficiently.
SymbolicLinker allows users to create symbolic links in the Finder through a contextual menu plugin and service.
Pros
- + Effectively creates symbolic links in the Finder.
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS through a contextual menu.
- + Free and open-source.
Cons
- - No longer actively maintained, potentially incompatible with newer macOS versions.
- - Uninstallation process can be problematic.
OpenInTerminal
OpenInTerminal is a Finder Toolbar app that allows users to open the current directory in Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, or Alacritty. It's a handy tool for developers and power users who frequently switch between Finder and their terminal. The app is open-source and supports multiple terminal applications.
Enables users to open the current Finder directory in Terminal or other terminal emulators directly from the Finder toolbar.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with Finder for quick access to terminal applications.
- + Supports multiple terminal applications, including Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, and Alacritty.
- + Open-source with a MIT license, promoting transparency and community contributions.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
- - Ongoing issues with stability and compatibility with newer macOS versions.