quicknfo ☆

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Description:
Quick Look plugin for viewing NFO files

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.2@0 | Tracked Since: Sep 22, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: quick-look nfo file-preview macos productivity

Install: brew install --cask quicknfo

About:
QuickNFO is a macOS Quick Look plugin that enables users to preview NFO files directly in Finder without opening a separate application. It renders the ASCII art and text formatting of these classic information files, providing instant readability. This tool is essential for users who frequently download software, media, or game releases that include NFO files for documentation or release notes.

Key Features:

Seamless integration with macOS Quick Look
Preserves ASCII art and text formatting
Lightweight and fast performance
No additional application required

Use Cases:

Previewing release notes and documentation in downloaded software archives
Viewing scene release information and ASCII art
Quickly checking file metadata in download folders

Alternatives:

BetterNFO – Similar Quick Look plugin with different ASCII rendering style
TextMate/Sublime Text – Full text editors that can open NFO files but require manual opening

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 22, 2025 6:58am	1.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	45609aaf
Aug 5, 2025 2:22pm	1.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	f2626817