stringsfile ☆

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Description:
Quick Look plugin to preview .strings files

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: quicklook strings localization macos developer-tools

Install: brew install --cask stringsfile

About:
This Quick Look plugin enables macOS users to preview .strings files directly in Finder without opening them in a text editor. It displays both the source and localized values in a clean, readable format, streamlining the workflow for developers working with localization files. The plugin is lightweight and integrates natively with the macOS Quick Look system.

Key Features:

Native macOS Quick Look integration
Displays source and localized strings
Simple, lightweight, and fast

Use Cases:

Quickly inspecting .strings files during development
Verifying localization values without opening Xcode

Alternatives:

qlstephen – Generic Quick Look plugin for unknown file types, less specialized for .strings
Xcode – Full IDE, overkill for simple file previews

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