gpatch ☆

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Description:
Apply a diff file to an original

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: patch diff gnu version-control developer-tool

Install: brew install gpatch

About:
Gpatch is the GNU version of the standard Unix patch utility. It intelligently applies diff files to source code, enabling developers to update files by modifying only the changed lines. This tool is essential for integrating contributions and managing source code versions efficiently.

Key Features:

Applies unified and context diffs
Automatically reverses patches
Fuzz factor for imperfect matches
Backup original files before patching

Use Cases:

Applying open-source software updates or security fixes
Sharing code modifications between developers

Alternatives:

git apply – Git's built-in tool is faster for repository-managed files but Gpatch handles raw diff files more generically.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 22, 2024 3:34pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	ed29f1aa