ScriptQL
ScriptQL is a QuickLook generator plugin for macOS that adds preview support for script files (such as shell scripts, Python, Ruby, Perl, and other text-based programming languages) directly in Finder's Quick Look preview panel. Instead of showing raw source code, it provides syntax highlighting and formatted display, making it easier to inspect script files without opening them in a full editor. It is part of the macOS QuickLook system, which enables fast file previews across Finder, Spotlight, and other system interfaces.
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1 suggestionScriptQL is a QuickLook generator plugin, not a standalone app, so it is installed and updated as part of the host system (macOS QuickLook) rather than through a separate download. To ensure you have the latest version with Apple Silicon support, reinstall or update the ScriptQL plugin from its vendor (Kainjow). Since we have no recent search results and no confirmed recent releases, contact the vendor directly or check their website to confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build is available. If the plugin is no longer actively maintained by Kainjow and no native version has been released, be aware that the Intel-only version will stop working when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028). As an interim step, you can verify whether your current installation is native or Intel by opening Terminal, navigating to the plugin location (usually ~/Library/QuickLook/ScriptQL.qlgenerator), and running `file Contents/MacOS/*` to check the architecture. If it shows i386/x86_64 only, consider reaching out to Kainjow about native support, or look for alternative QuickLook generators that offer script preview functionality with native Apple Silicon support.
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