Unfold – Extend macOS Quick Look to folders, archives & code files

Summary: Unfold is a native macOS Quick Look extension that enables instant previews of folders, archives, source code, markdown, and ebooks directly from Finder. It provides syntax highlighting and allows inspecting archives without extraction, enhancing file preview capabilities beyond the default Quick Look.

What it does

Unfold integrates with macOS Quick Look to preview various file types including folders, archives, and developer files with clean syntax highlighting, all without extracting archives.

Who it's for

It is designed for macOS users who need to preview diverse file formats quickly, especially developers and those handling archives or markdown files.

Why it matters

It solves the limitation of Quick Look by consolidating multiple preview functions into one lightweight, native, and private extension.