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ThumbHost3mf vs QuickJSON

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ThumbHost3mf

7.0
Utilities

Finder thumbnail provider for some .gcode, .bgcode and .3mf files

QuickJSON

7.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON

Metric ThumbHost3mf QuickJSON
Category Utilities Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 26 36
90-day Installs 75 120
365-day Installs 245 314
Version 1.7.1 1.0.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 330 86
GitHub Forks 11 9
Open Issues 1 2
License Apache-2.0 MIT
Language C JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 5y ago
First Seen Feb 10, 2025 Sep 30, 2015

Reviews

ThumbHost3mf

ThumbHost3mf is a macOS app that enhances Finder by displaying thumbnails for .gcode, .bgcode, and .3mf files, making it easier to visualize 3D printing projects. It's particularly useful for users working with 3D printing files.

Provides Finder thumbnails for .gcode, .bgcode, and .3mf files.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under Apache-2.0 license
  • + Enhances Finder's functionality for specific file types
  • + Supports multiple 3D printing file formats

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Niche use case limits its appeal

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