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Syntax Highlight vs QuickJSON

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Syntax Highlight

7.5
Developer Tools

Quicklook extension for source files

QuickJSON

7.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON

Metric Syntax Highlight QuickJSON
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.5 7.0
30-day Installs 854 40
90-day Installs 2.3K 101
365-day Installs 7.5K 256
Version 2.1.30 1.0.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.9K 86
GitHub Forks 94 9
Open Issues 82 2
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language C++ JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago 5y ago
First Seen Apr 20, 2020 Sep 30, 2015

Reviews

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

QuickJSON

QuickJSON is a macOS Quick Look plugin that pretty-prints JSON files, making it easier to read and navigate JSON data. It's particularly useful for developers who frequently work with JSON, offering a quick and efficient way to view structured data.

QuickJSON displays JSON files in a formatted, readable manner through macOS's Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Integrates seamlessly with macOS's Quick Look feature for instant JSON preview
  • + Open-source under the MIT license, fostering transparency and community contributions
  • + Lightweight and efficient for developers working with JSON data

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates requires manual checking for new versions
  • - Project activity has slowed, potentially affecting issue resolution