External diff tool guide
diff-so-fancy
Git diff filter that makes terminal diffs easier to scan by improving spacing, colors, file headers, and changed-line presentation.
Category
Terminal
License
Open source
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Best for
Developers who want prettier Git diffs while keeping their existing terminal and pager workflow.
Strengths
- Very simple Git pager upgrade
- Readable terminal output
- Lightweight workflow
Limitations
- Terminal-only
- No merge UI
- Less feature-rich than Delta for side-by-side review
Key features
Cleaner Git diff output
Improved headers and hunk display
Pager integration
Configurable colors
Install notes
npm install -g diff-so-fancymacOS: brew install diff-so-fancy