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Syntax Highlight vs QuickLook Video

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Syntax Highlight

7.5
Developer Tools

Quicklook extension for source files

QuickLook Video

8.0
Media & Design

Thumbnails, static previews, cover art and metadata for video files

Metric Syntax Highlight QuickLook Video
Category Developer Tools Media & Design
AI Score 7.5 8.0
30-day Installs 854 729
90-day Installs 2.3K 1.2K
365-day Installs 7.5K 1.2K
Version 2.1.30 3.07
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.9K 3.4K
GitHub Forks 94 116
Open Issues 82 14
License GPL-3.0 GPL-2.0
Language C++ Swift
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago 26d ago
First Seen Apr 20, 2020 Oct 19, 2014

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

QuickLook Video

QuickLook Video enhances macOS Finder with thumbnails, static previews, cover art, and metadata for video files, making media organization more efficient. It benefits users with extensive video collections, offering a cleaner and more informative file management experience.

Enhances macOS Finder's ability to display video file information, including thumbnails, cover art, and metadata.

Pros

  • + Popular and widely used with over 3k GitHub stars
  • + Adds essential features for media organization
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some users may desire more dynamic video previews