kaleidoscope@3
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Description:
Spot and merge differences in text and image files or folders
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.9,2176@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @kaleidoscopeapp  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: diff merge git comparison developer-tool macos
Install: brew install --cask kaleidoscope@3
About:
Kaleidoscope is a professional-grade visual diff tool for macOS that highlights differences in text, images, and folders with precision. It offers powerful merging capabilities and integrates with version control systems like Git. This tool streamlines code reviews and asset comparisons for developers and designers.
Key Features:
  • Visual diffing for text, images, and folders
  • Three-way merging support
  • Integration with Git, SVN, and Mercurial
  • Powerful filtering and comparison rules
  • Split view and presentation mode
Use Cases:
  • Comparing different versions of source code files
  • Reviewing changes in UI design assets and images
  • Merging conflicting branches in version control
  • Auditing folder structures and file contents
Alternatives:
  • DiffMerge – Cross-platform but less polished UI
  • Beyond Compare – Windows-focused with similar feature set
  • VS Code Built-in Diff – Free but basic functionality
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 7, 2026 7:50pm 3.9,2176 0 VERSION_BUMP ff5938c5
Dec 17, 2025 11:22am 3.9,2176 0 VERSION_BUMP 69ee1de1