HDiffPatch
Command-line tools and a C/C++ library for creating and applying binary diffs between files or directories.
Open source (MIT)By sisong
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About HDiffPatch
HDiffPatch creates small delta patches between two versions of a binary file or a whole directory and applies them. It is designed to run fast, handle large files and limit memory use while diffing and patching.
It ships as command-line tools and as a C/C++ library for embedding in updaters. It suits developers building software update systems or anyone who needs to distribute compact patches instead of full files.
Strengths
- Diffs whole directories, not just single files
- Handles large files with limited memory
- Usable as CLI or embedded library
Limitations
- Command-line only, no graphical interface
- Documentation leans towards developers
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source under the MIT licence.
- License
- MIT
- Developer
- sisong
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Developers building patch-based software updates
- Categories
- Developer tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Sources