ZXPInstaller vs MacPacker
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ZXPInstaller
6.0Adobe extensions installer
MacPacker
7.5Archive manager
| Metric | ZXPInstaller | MacPacker |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 79 |
| 90-day Installs | 26 | 291 |
| 365-day Installs | 107 | 802 |
| Version | 1.8.2 | 0.14.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 372 | 390 |
| GitHub Forks | 55 | 18 |
| Open Issues | 30 | 7 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 29, 2016 | Oct 17, 2025 |
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
MacPacker
MacPacker is a powerful open-source archive manager that allows users to preview nested archives without extraction and extract individual files. It supports multiple archive formats and is ideal for users who need quick access to archived content without full extraction.
MacPacker enables users to preview and extract files from archives without fully extracting them.
Pros
- + Preview nested archives without extraction
- + Extract individual files from archives
- + Open-source and free to use
Cons
- - Moderate install count suggesting niche appeal
- - Limited support for some archive formats