wdiff ☆
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Description:
Display word differences between text files
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: text-processing cli diff gnu utilities
Install: brew install wdiff
About:
Wdiff is a front-end for the 'diff' utility that highlights word differences between text files. It generates context-independent differences, making it ideal for comparing documents where word order may vary. The tool produces output suitable for viewing with 'less' or converting to PostScript.
Key Features:
  • Highlights word-level differences in text files
  • Generates context-independent comparisons
  • Outputs compatible with 'less' and PostScript converters
  • Simple command-line interface
Use Cases:
  • Comparing drafts of documents or manuscripts
  • Reviewing changes in configuration files
  • Generating visual diffs for technical documentation
Alternatives:
  • diff – Standard Unix tool for line-based comparison, lacks word-level highlighting
  • git diff – Version control diff with color support, but requires Git repository context
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 13, 2026 12:49pm 0 REVISION_ONLY aa657eea
Sep 18, 2023 11:52pm 2 VERSION_BUMP 8b90b6ca
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