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xcdiff for Mac

Tool to diff xcodeproj files

Quick answer: xcdiff is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install xcdiff. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xcdiff is

xcdiff is a developer tool for macOS: tool to diff xcodeproj files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/bloomberg/xcdiff.

How to install xcdiff

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install xcdiff.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install xcdiff on Mac?

Run brew install xcdiff in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is xcdiff open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does xcdiff run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is xcdiff?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10821 in this catalogue.

What version of xcdiff is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.14.0.