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Description:
File patching utility

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: patching diff developer-tools file-comparison version-control macos

Install: brew install --cask multipatch

About:
MultiPatch is a versatile file patching utility designed for macOS that supports multiple patch formats including BSD diffs, unified diffs, and VCDiff. It provides a graphical interface for applying patches to source code or other files, making it easier to manage changes across different versions. The tool is particularly valuable for developers working with legacy systems or cross-platform projects where patch formats may vary.

Key Features:

Supports multiple patch formats (unified, context, BSD, VCDiff)
Graphical interface for visualizing and applying patches
Command-line interface for scripting and automation
Cross-platform compatibility with macOS and Windows
Built-in file comparison and merging capabilities

Use Cases:

Applying source code patches from various version control systems
Managing and testing patches across different software versions
Creating and distributing software updates or hotfixes
Comparing and merging file versions in development workflows

Alternatives:

patch – Unix command-line tool with limited format support and no GUI
diffmerge – Full-featured diff tool but heavier and more complex for simple patching tasks
Git – Version control system with built-in patch capabilities but requires repository setup

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm	2.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	d7d21172