xdelta ☆
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Description:
Binary diff, differential compression tools
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: diff compression delta-encoding binary-diff vcdiff
Install: brew install xdelta
About:
Xdelta is a set of command-line tools for binary diffing and differential data compression. It generates delta files containing only the differences between two binary versions, enabling efficient updates and data synchronization. It is particularly useful for distributing software updates and managing large files with minimal bandwidth.
Key Features:
  • VCDIFF diff format implementation
  • Delta encoding for efficient updates
  • Command-line interface for scripting
  • Supports streaming and file-based operations
Use Cases:
  • Distributing software patches and updates
  • Efficient backup and synchronization of large files
  • Bandwidth-constrained data transfer
Alternatives:
  • bsdiff – bsdiff often produces smaller deltas but requires more memory and CPU during patching.
  • rsync – rsync synchronizes files between systems, whereas xdelta creates standalone patch files.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2025 8:26am 0 VERSION_BUMP ced6b319
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