xcdiff ☆

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Description:
Tool to diff xcodeproj files

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: xcode ios macos development diff swift

Install: brew install xcdiff

About:
Xcdiff is a command-line tool designed to compare Xcode project files (.xcodeproj) and detect differences between them. It helps developers identify changes in project configurations, file references, and build settings, which is crucial for code reviews and maintaining project consistency. The tool outputs results in various formats, making it easy to integrate into CI/CD pipelines.

Key Features:

Compares Xcode project structures and configurations
Supports multiple output formats including JSON and human-readable text
Can compare specific project components like targets, files, and build settings
Designed for integration into automated workflows and CI/CD pipelines

Use Cases:

Verifying project file changes during code reviews
Debugging build issues caused by unexpected project configuration changes
Automated checks in CI/CD to ensure project integrity

Alternatives:

Apple's built-in diff – Xcdiff provides more structured, project-aware comparisons than generic file diff tools.
pbxproj-parser – Xcdiff focuses specifically on comparison and diffing, whereas parsers are for general project file manipulation.

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