diffr ☆

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Description:
LCS based diff highlighting tool to ease code review from your terminal

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.1.5@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: diff git cli developer-tools highlighting

Install: brew install diffr

About:
Diffr is a command-line utility that enhances the standard diff output by applying LCS-based algorithms to provide superior syntax highlighting. It visually distinguishes added and removed lines with granular detail, making it easier to parse complex changes. This tool is designed to integrate seamlessly with Git and other diff-generating tools to streamline the code review process.

Key Features:

LCS-based diff highlighting for precise change detection
Seamless integration with Git and standard Unix tools
Customizable color themes and output formatting
High-performance processing of large files

Use Cases:

Enhancing 'git diff' output for faster code reviews
Comparing configuration files or log files in the terminal
Improving readability of patch files

Alternatives:

diff-so-fancy – Focuses on making diffs human-readable with a consistent style, whereas diffr emphasizes granular syntax highlighting.
delta – A newer alternative with extensive Git integration and line-by-line diff highlighting, similar to diffr but with more features.

License: MIT

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 7:08am		0	VERSION_BUMP	c4bd4535