Zeal vs OpenInTerminal
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Zeal
7.0Offline documentation browser
OpenInTerminal
7.5Finder Toolbar app to open the current directory in Terminal or Editor
| Metric | Zeal | OpenInTerminal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 267 |
| 90-day Installs | - | 878 |
| 365-day Installs | - | 4.9K |
| Version | 0.9.1 | 2.3.9 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 12.8K | 6.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 922 | 278 |
| Open Issues | 100 | 40 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C++ | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1d ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Oct 18, 2026 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Reviews
Zeal
Zeal is an offline documentation browser that allows users to quickly access programming references without an internet connection. It serves as a personal reference library with features like instant search, making it ideal for developers and technical writers.
Zeal enables users to browse and search documentation offline efficiently.
Pros
- + Offline access to documentation
- + Fast and efficient search functionality
- + Open-source with active community support
- + Recent updates indicate ongoing development
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention
OpenInTerminal
OpenInTerminal is a Finder Toolbar app that allows users to open the current directory in Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, or Alacritty. It's a handy tool for developers and power users who frequently switch between Finder and their terminal. The app is open-source and supports multiple terminal applications.
Enables users to open the current Finder directory in Terminal or other terminal emulators directly from the Finder toolbar.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with Finder for quick access to terminal applications.
- + Supports multiple terminal applications, including Terminal, iTerm, Hyper, and Alacritty.
- + Open-source with a MIT license, promoting transparency and community contributions.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
- - Ongoing issues with stability and compatibility with newer macOS versions.