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ZXPInstaller vs Emacs

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ZXPInstaller

6.0
Utilities

Adobe extensions installer

Emacs

9.0
Developer Tools

Text editor

Metric ZXPInstaller Emacs
Category Utilities Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 9.0
30-day Installs 8 2.0K
90-day Installs 26 6.3K
365-day Installs 107 24.9K
Version 1.8.2 30.2-1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 372 5.0K
GitHub Forks 55 1.4K
Open Issues 30 17
License GPL-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language JavaScript Emacs Lisp
Last GitHub Commit 4y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Sep 29, 2016 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

ZXPInstaller

ZXPInstaller is a tool designed to simplify the installation of Adobe extensions in ZXP format. It supports multiple Adobe applications and provides an open-source, cross-platform solution for extension management. Ideal for designers and developers who work with Adobe software and need to install or update extensions frequently.

Installs Adobe extensions in ZXP format for various Adobe applications.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Supports multiple Adobe applications
  • + Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates
  • - Inactive development with no recent commits

Emacs

Emacs is a highly customizable and powerful text editor favored by developers and power users. Its extensibility through Emacs Lisp and vast package ecosystem make it a versatile tool for various tasks. It benefits those who need a flexible and feature-rich editor.

Emacs is a text editor with a built-in Lisp-based customization layer, allowing extensive configuration.

Pros

  • + Highly customizable and extensible through Emacs Lisp
  • + Large and active community with extensive package ecosystem
  • + Cross-platform support with consistent functionality

Cons

  • - Steep learning curve for new users
  • - Resource-intensive, especially with many plugins