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Description:
Improved colored diff

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: diff developer-tools cli comparison color

Install: brew install icdiff

About:
Icdiff is a command-line tool that provides an improved visual diff experience with colorized output. It presents side-by-side comparisons of files or directories, making it easier to spot changes quickly. The tool enhances standard diff utilities by offering better readability and a more intuitive interface for developers.

Key Features:

Side-by-side colored diff view
Improved readability over standard diff
Support for both file and directory comparisons
Terminal-based with no GUI dependencies

Use Cases:

Reviewing code changes before committing
Comparing configuration files across environments
Analyzing differences between directory structures

Alternatives:

diff – Standard Unix tool with basic line-by-line output
colordiff – Adds color to diff but lacks side-by-side layout improvements

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 9, 2024 11:21pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	602556f8