git-split-diffs
A Git pager that displays syntax-highlighted side-by-side diffs in a terminal.
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About git-split-diffs
git-split-diffs presents Git changes in a side-by-side layout with syntax highlighting and optional inline change highlighting. It can wrap long lines, scroll through output and switch to unified diffs when the terminal is too narrow.
The tool requires Node.js 14 or later and can be installed through npm. It is MIT-licensed.
Strengths
- Shows Git diffs side by side with syntax highlighting
- Highlights changes within lines
- Falls back to unified diffs in narrow terminals
Limitations
- Requires Node.js 14 or later
- Side-by-side layout needs a wide terminal
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source under the MIT license.
- License
- MIT
- Developer
- The git-split-diffs contributors
- Platforms
- Command line
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Developers reviewing Git changes in a terminal
- Categories
- CLI tools, Git clients, Developer tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Selected from the Homebrew formula