Syntax Highlight
A Quick Look extension for macOS 10.15+ that previews source code files with syntax highlighting using the Highlight engine.
What is Syntax Highlight?
Syntax Highlight is a macOS Quick Look extension that provides syntax-highlighted previews of source code files directly in Finder. It solves the problem of needing to open an IDE or text editor just to glance at a file's contents, offering instant, color-coded previews for hundreds of programming languages and file formats.
macOS developers and power users who frequently work with source code files and want a quick, visually rich preview without leaving Finder.
Developers choose Syntax Highlight for its extensive language support, deep macOS integration, and high degree of customization—including theme editing, VCS highlighting, and Language Server Protocol support—all within a native, performant Quick Look extension.
Overview
Quick Look extension for highlight source code files on macOS 10.15 and later.
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly previewing source code files in Finder without opening an editor
- Customizing syntax highlighting themes and rendering options for code previews
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