Pros of WeChatTweak-macOS

• More actively maintained with recent updates
• Cleaner and more organized codebase
• Better documentation and installation instructions

Cons of WeChatTweak-macOS

• Fewer features compared to WeChatPlugin-MacOS
• Less customization options for users
• Smaller community and fewer contributors

Code Comparison

WeChatTweak-macOS:

- (void)hook_sendLogoutCGIWithCompletion:(id)completion {
    [self hook_sendLogoutCGIWithCompletion:completion];
    [NSNotificationCenter.defaultCenter postNotificationName:WeChatTweakLogoutNotification object:nil];
}

WeChatPlugin-MacOS:

- (void)hook_onLogOut {
    [[TKWeChatPluginConfig sharedConfig] setIsAutoAuthEnable:NO];
    [[TKWeChatPluginConfig sharedConfig] setIsOnTop:NO];
    [self hook_onLogOut];
}

The code comparison shows that both projects use method swizzling to hook into WeChat's logout functionality. However, WeChatTweak-macOS uses a notification system for logout events, while WeChatPlugin-MacOS focuses on disabling certain plugin features during logout.

Pros of WeChatExtension-ForMac

• More active development and frequent updates
• Broader feature set, including custom themes and multi-account support
• Larger community and more contributors

Cons of WeChatExtension-ForMac

• Potentially less stable due to rapid development
• May have a steeper learning curve for new users
• Some features might be considered unnecessary by minimalist users

Code Comparison

WeChatExtension-ForMac:

- (void)hook_didLoadWithCompletion:(void (^)(void))completion {
    [self hook_didLoadWithCompletion:^{
        if (completion) {
            completion();
        }
        [[YMWeChatPluginConfig sharedConfig] initializeSettings];
    }];
}

WeChatPlugin-MacOS:

- (void)hook_didLoadWithCompletion:(void (^)(void))completion {
    [self hook_didLoadWithCompletion:^{
        if (completion) {
            completion();
        }
        [[TKWeChatPluginConfig sharedConfig] setup];
    }];
}

Both projects use method swizzling to inject custom functionality, but WeChatExtension-ForMac uses a more descriptive method name for initializing settings.

Pros of oh-my-wechat

• Easier installation process with a simple command-line interface
• Regular updates and active maintenance
• Supports automatic updates for both the plugin and WeChat

Cons of oh-my-wechat

• Fewer features compared to WeChatPlugin-MacOS
• Less customization options for users
• May have compatibility issues with some WeChat versions

Code Comparison

WeChatPlugin-MacOS:

- (void)hook_startMainThread
{
    BOOL isWeChatLaunched = [[NSWorkspace sharedWorkspace] launchedApplications].firstObject;
    if (!isWeChatLaunched) {
        [self initializePlugin];
    }
    [self hook_startMainThread];
}

oh-my-wechat:

async function installPlugin() {
  try {
    await downloadPlugin()
    await backupWeChat()
    await injectionPlugin()
    console.log('Plugin installation completed')
  } catch (err) {
    console.error('Plugin installation failed:', err)
  }
}

The code snippets show different approaches:

• WeChatPlugin-MacOS uses Objective-C and hooks into WeChat's main thread
• oh-my-wechat uses JavaScript and focuses on plugin installation and injection

Both projects aim to enhance WeChat on macOS, but WeChatPlugin-MacOS offers more extensive modifications, while oh-my-wechat prioritizes ease of use and maintenance.

Pros of WeixinBot

• Platform-independent: Works on various operating systems, not limited to macOS
• Focuses on bot functionality: Provides a framework for creating WeChat bots
• More lightweight: Doesn't require modifying the WeChat application

Cons of WeixinBot

• Less feature-rich: Lacks some advanced features present in WeChatPlugin-MacOS
• Potentially less stable: May be affected by WeChat API changes more easily
• Limited GUI integration: Primarily operates through command-line interface

Code Comparison

WeixinBot (Python):

def send_msg(self, toUserName, content):
    url = self.base_uri + '/webwxsendmsg?pass_ticket=%s' % self.pass_ticket
    msg_id = str(int(time.time() * 1000)) + str(random.random())[:5].replace('.', '')
    params = {
        'BaseRequest': self.BaseRequest,
        'Msg': {
            'Type': 1,
            'Content': content,
            'FromUserName': self.User['UserName'],
            'ToUserName': toUserName,
            'LocalID': msg_id,
            'ClientMsgId': msg_id
        }
    }
    headers = {'content-type': 'application/json; charset=UTF-8'}
    data = json.dumps(params, ensure_ascii=False).encode('utf8')
    try:
        r = self.session.post(url, data=data, headers=headers)
    except:
        return False
    dic = r.json()
    return dic['BaseResponse']['Ret'] == 0

WeChatPlugin-MacOS (Objective-C):

- (void)sendTextMessage:(NSString *)text toUsrName:(NSString *)userName
{
    WCContactData *contact = [self.contactsManager getContact:userName];
    if (contact) {
        [self addLocalMessageWithText:text toContact:contact];
        MMChatMessageViewController *chatMessageVC = [self getChatMessageViewControllerWithContact:contact];
        [chatMessageVC sendTextMessage:text];
    }
}

The code snippets show different approaches to sending messages, with WeixinBot using HTTP requests and WeChatPlugin-MacOS leveraging the WeChat application's internal methods.