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XcodeClangFormat vs CodeEdit

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

XcodeClangFormat

6.5
Developer Tools

Format code in Xcode with clang-format

CodeEdit

8.0
Developer Tools

Code editor

Metric XcodeClangFormat CodeEdit
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.5 8.0
30-day Installs 36 101
90-day Installs 71 280
365-day Installs 250 1.3K
Version 1.2.1 0.3.6
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 814 22.7K
GitHub Forks 103 1.2K
Open Issues 11 197
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language Objective-C++ Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 4mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Feb 21, 2023

Reviews

XcodeClangFormat

XcodeClangFormat integrates clang-format into Xcode, allowing developers to format code directly within the IDE. It supports custom .clang-format configurations and works with Xcode 8+, making it a useful tool for maintaining code consistency.

Formats code in Xcode using clang-format.

Pros

  • + Seamlessly integrates clang-format into Xcode for developers.
  • + Supports custom .clang-format configurations for tailored code styling.
  • + Open-source and available on GitHub.

Cons

  • - No auto-updates, requiring manual checks for new versions.
  • - Compatibility issues with newer Xcode versions, such as Xcode 12.

CodeEdit

CodeEdit is a sleek, modern code editor for macOS that offers a free, open-source alternative with support for multiple programming languages, live preview, and GitHub integration. It's designed for developers seeking a native macOS experience with a focus on simplicity and performance.

CodeEdit provides a code editing environment with features like syntax highlighting, live preview, and version control integration for developers.

Pros

  • + Modern and intuitive user interface
  • + Built with Swift for native performance
  • + GitHub integration and live preview support
  • + Free and open-source with an active community
  • + Supports multiple programming languages

Cons

  • - Limited third-party plugin support
  • - Still in beta, so some features may be missing or unstable