Finder Tips & Extensions

Highlight Temporary Data

Temporary files such as app downloads, receipts, and screenshots have a way of multiplying in number super fast. Yes, you need to keep them for a while, but they often get in the way. Mark such future junk files with a temp (“temporary”) tag.

Highlight Task-Related Data

Setup an “Action” tag for files that need relatively quick action. Like renaming, sharing, organizing, and the like.

Install Quick Look Extensions

Markdown Preview

Install QLMarkdown extension:

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brew cask install qlmarkdown

To enable text selection in QLMarkdown, run:

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defaults write com.apple.finder QLEnableTextSelection -bool TRUE; killall Finder

Video Thumbnail Preview

QLVideo adds support for more video types.

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brew cask install qlvideo

Add Support for More Text Files

QLStephen will allow quick look to show more file types.

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brew cask install qlstephen