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Description:
Utility to provide quick look previews for files that aren't natively supported

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.2.0@0 | Tracked Since: Sep 15, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: quicklook macos preview productivity file-viewer

Install: brew install --cask glance

About:
Glance is a macOS utility that extends Quick Look functionality to support a wide variety of file types not natively supported by the OS. It leverages existing command-line tools and converters to generate previews for formats like Markdown, SVG, and source code files. This tool significantly improves workflow efficiency by eliminating the need to open dedicated applications for quick file inspection.

Key Features:

Supports dozens of additional file formats including Markdown, SVG, and source code
Seamless integration with native macOS Quick Look
Uses existing system tools and converters without heavy dependencies
Lightweight and easy to install via Homebrew

Use Cases:

Previewing source code files without opening an IDE
Quickly viewing Markdown documentation and SVG images
Inspecting configuration files and logs in Finder

Alternatives:

qlstephen – qlstephen supports plain text files but Glance offers broader format support including code and markup
QuickLookPlugins – Collection of various plugins; Glance provides a more modern, unified solution

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:16pm	1.2.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	22b6407c
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm	1.2.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	2e88c84b