Introducing Pique - The Game-Changing Quick Look Plugin for Mac Admins
As a Mac admin, I’m always on the lookout for tools that make my life easier and more efficient. Recently, I stumbled upon Pique - a brilliant Quick Look plugin created by Henry Stamerjohann that allows you to view file contents in a syntax highlighted way.
I was blown away by how easy it is to install and use Pique. Simply head over to the releases area on GitHub, download the installer, and run it. Once installed, you’ll see a notification letting you know that the Quick Look preview extension has been added. Clicking on this will take you directly to where the extension is located, giving you the option to turn it on or off.
Go to System Settings > Login Items & Extensions > Quick Look Extensions and enable Pique.
One of the things I love about Pique is how it provides a syntax highlighted view of file contents - something that’s often missing when using Quick Look natively. For example, provisioning profiles and configuration files are now easily readable and navigable.
Pique is still a relatively new project, so there may be some growing pains. However, Henry Stamerjohann has done an amazing job of getting the basics right and making it easy for us to get started.
If you’re like me and always on the lookout for ways to simplify your workflow, then Pique is definitely worth checking out. With Pique, you’ll be able to speed up processes and get a better understanding of what’s going on inside those JSON, YAML, TOML, XML, PLIST, MOBILECONFIG, SHELL and POWERSHELL files.
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
References
- Pique: The Quick Look plugin for Mac admins
- Henry Stamerjohann: Github Repositories
Ready to take your Apple IT skills and consulting career to the next level?
I’m opening up free mentorship slots to help you navigate certifications, real-world challenges, and starting your own independent consulting business.
Let’s connect and grow together — Sign up here
AI Usage Transparency Report
AI Era · Written during widespread use of AI tools
AI Signal Composition
Score: 0.16 · Low AI Influence
Summary
Pique is a Quick Look plugin that provides syntax highlighted view of file contents, making it easy to read and navigate files like JSON, YAML, TOML, XML, PLIST, MOBILECONFIG, SHELL, and POWERSHELL.
Related Posts
Review the Smart Group Before You Scope the Policy
Review your Smart Group before you ever scope a Jamf policy. Validate inventory, understand your signals, test exclusions, and prove the group works before it reaches production.
Build Jamf DDM Update Blueprints for macOS and iOS
How I set up Jamf software update blueprints for macOS and iOS using Declarative Device Management, staged scope, clear enforcement timing, and visible deployment progress.
Review the Package Before You Build the Policy
A Jamf-focused package review workflow for checking installer signing, package contents, scope, validation, and rollback before a policy reaches production Macs.
Adobe in Jamf: To Package or Not to Package
A Jamf Pro workflow for deciding when Adobe software should be deployed as a manual Adobe package and when the Jamf App Catalog path is the better fit.
The PPPC Profile I Check Before I Blame the App
PPPC profiles are one of those Mac administration tools that look simple until a real deployment exposes the edge cases. This walkthrough uses Zoom screen sharing and Backblaze Full Disk Access to show three practical paths: a manual plist, Jamf Pro natively, and Jamf PPPC Utility.
Ranking Jamf Extension Attributes by Smart Group Usage
I built a read-only Python script for Jamf Pro that ranks computer extension attributes by how often they are referenced in Smart Computer Groups and writes JSON and HTML reports for review.
WWDC 2026 Was Bigger Than The Keynote
Most of those conversations eventually landed in the same place. Siri wasn't ready. Liquid Glass was everywhere. There was no new hardware announcement. Depending on who you asked, WWDC 2026 was either disappointing or forgettable.
ABM Warranty 0.5.1
ABM Warranty 0.5.1 adds outbound connection workflows for JAMF and OAuth-based APIs, an expanded device detail view, outbound job tracking, and guide updates for connection setup and sync review.
ABM Warranty 0.5.0
ABM Warranty 0.5.0 expands the platform with tenant-aware desktop widgets and notifications, giving teams clear, real-time visibility into fleet health, expiring coverage, and devices requiring attention across ABM/ASM environments. This release introduces a powerful CLI for managing notifications and sync workflows, alongside a new job-based architecture with chunking, sync history tracking, and an enterprise sync mode designed to scale with large device fleets. Additional enhancements include API credential rotation for security-conscious organizations, notification muting for known exceptions, forward-compatible database migration paths, and full localization support across 10 languages for global...
