diffutils uutils

Use this command to install diffutils:

winget install --id=uutils.diffutils -e

diffutils is a modern implementation of classic diff tools (such as diff, cmp, diff3, and sdiff) built in Rust. Designed as a drop-in replacement for traditional GNU diffutils, it ensures compatibility with widely-used workflows while leveraging Rust's performance and safety features.

Key Features:

Drop-In Replacement: Works seamlessly within existing scripts and pipelines designed for GNU diffutils.
Rust Implementation: Offers faster execution and improved memory safety compared to legacy tools.
GNU Compatibility: Produces output compatible with GNU diff, ensuring compatibility with popular tools like patch.
Additional Commands: Includes cmp, diff3, and sdiff alongside the core diff command for versatile file comparison needs.
Custom Output Formats: Supports different output styles to cater to specific requirements in development or DevOps environments.
Cross-Platform Support: Available on multiple operating systems, making it a reliable tool for diverse teams.

Audience & Benefit:

Ideal for Rust developers, DevOps engineers, and anyone working with file comparison tools. diffutils provides a more efficient and reliable alternative to traditional diffutils, enabling faster workflows without the need to modify existing scripts or processes. Its compatibility with GNU tools ensures seamless integration while offering enhanced performance and fewer security vulnerabilities, making it a valuable addition to modern development pipelines.

Installable via winget for easy setup on supported platforms.

The goal of this package is to be a drop-in replacement for the diffutils commands (diff, cmp, diff3, sdiff) in Rust.

Based on the incomplete diff generator in https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/blob/master/src/tools/compiletest/src/runtest.rs, and made to be compatible with GNU's diff and patch tools.

Installation

Ensure you have Rust installed on your system. You can install Rust through rustup.

Clone the repository and build the project using Cargo:

git clone https://github.com/uutils/diffutils.git
cd diffutils
cargo build --release

Example


cat &lt;fruits_old.txt
Apple
Banana
Cherry
EOF

cat &lt;fruits_new.txt
Apple
Fig
Cherry
EOF

$ cargo run -- -u fruits_old.txt fruits_new.txt
    Finished dev [unoptimized + debuginfo] target(s) in 0.00s
     Running `target/debug/diffutils -u fruits_old.txt fruits_new.txt`
--- fruits_old.txt
+++ fruits_new.txt
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 Apple
-Banana
+Fig
 Cherry

License

diffutils is licensed under the MIT and Apache Licenses - see the LICENSE-MIT or LICENSE-APACHE files for details

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