jpc-qlcolorcode ☆
« Back to VersTracker
Description:
Quick Look plug-in that renders source code with syntax highlighting
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.1.2+m1@0  |  Tracked Since: Sep 22, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: quicklook syntax-highlighting developer-tools macos productivity
Install: brew install --cask jpc-qlcolorcode
About:
QLColorCode is a Quick Look plug-in that provides syntax highlighting for source code files directly in the macOS Finder. It supports a wide range of programming languages and uses the popular Highlight.js library to render code with color and style. This allows developers to quickly preview code snippets without needing to open them in a text editor.
Key Features:
  • Real-time syntax highlighting for numerous programming languages
  • Seamless integration with macOS Quick Look
  • Customizable color schemes and styles
  • Supports plain text and source code files
Use Cases:
  • Quickly previewing source code files in Finder
  • Inspecting configuration files without opening an editor
  • Sharing code snippets with highlighted formatting
Alternatives:
  • QLStephen – Adds Quick Look support for plain text files but lacks syntax highlighting
  • QLMarkdown – Specialized for Markdown files only, whereas QLColorCode supports many languages
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 22, 2025 6:58am 4.1.2+m1 0 VERSION_BUMP 45609aaf
Sep 15, 2025 12:21pm 4.1.2+m1 0 VERSION_BUMP 5c1b68b0
Aug 5, 2025 2:20pm 4.1.2+m1 0 VERSION_BUMP 7d80d69e
« Back to VersTracker  |  Browse Packages  |  About