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ThumbHost3mf vs Syntax Highlight
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ThumbHost3mf
7.0Finder thumbnail provider for some .gcode, .bgcode and .3mf files
Syntax Highlight
7.5Quicklook extension for source files
| Metric | ThumbHost3mf | Syntax Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 26 | 854 |
| 90-day Installs | 80 | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 227 | 7.5K |
| Version | 1.7.1 | 2.1.30 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 330 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 11 | 94 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 82 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Feb 10, 2025 | Apr 20, 2020 |
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
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