Looq: Preview Files 1.7.5
Looq: Preview Files is a macOS Quick Look extension from PARCSE, LLC that renders Markdown, syntax-highlighted code, SQLite databases, diffs, archives, and folders directly in Quick Look. It adds live rendering, extensive theming, a command-line tool, menu bar recent-files access, and integration with AI coding agents like Claude Code and Codex.
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About Looq: Preview Files 1.7.5 for Mac
Looq: Preview Files is a macOS Quick Look extension developed by PARCSE, LLC, designed to replace Apple's default Quick Look with a far richer, developer-focused previewing experience. Instead of a plain, limited peek, Looq lets users select any file, press Space, and see it rendered beautifully right where they are — covering Markdown, syntax-highlighted code, SQLite databases, diff/patch files, archives, and entire folders, all without opening a separate application. Version 1.7.5 is confirmed directly on the official PARCSE developer site (parcse.com/looq) and adds menu bar preview functionality for recent files and agent-modified content. What sets Looq apart from a basic Quick Look plugin is how thoroughly it caters to developers and technical writers: GitHub Flavored Markdown with KaTeX math and Mermaid diagram rendering, syntax highlighting across 190+ programming languages, live reload that updates previews as files are saved, and even direct AI agent integration with Claude Code and Codex sessions for reviewing agent-modified files on the fly. Everything is processed locally on the device, with independent light/dark themes, dozens of Markdown and code color themes, and a command-line tool and menu bar presence rounding out the experience for anyone who spends their day jumping between files in Finder.