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XcodeClangFormat vs SwiftFormat for Xcode
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
XcodeClangFormat
6.5Format code in Xcode with clang-format
SwiftFormat for Xcode
8.0Xcode Extension for reformatting Swift code
| Metric | XcodeClangFormat | SwiftFormat for Xcode |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 36 | 227 |
| 90-day Installs | 71 | 690 |
| 365-day Installs | 250 | 4.1K |
| Version | 1.2.1 | 0.61.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 814 | 8.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 103 | 681 |
| Open Issues | 11 | 307 |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C++ | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 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.
SwiftFormat for Xcode
SwiftFormat for Xcode is a Swift code formatter integrated as an Xcode extension. It offers seamless code reformatting directly within Xcode, making it a valuable tool for Swift developers. The app is open-source and widely adopted in the Swift community.
Formats Swift code within Xcode.
Pros
- + Seamless integration with Xcode for Swift code formatting
- + Open-source with a large developer community
- + Widely adopted and trusted by developers
Cons
- - Does not support auto-updates
- - Moderate number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention