What diff modes are available?

Four modes are available: Line by line (compares complete lines), Word by word (compares individual words), Character by character (compares individual characters), and Unified patch (produces standard unified diff format compatible with patch tools and git).

Can I use the unified patch output with git?

Yes, the unified patch format produces standard diff output that can be saved as a .patch file and applied using git apply or the patch command.

How are additions and removals displayed?

Additions are marked with [+] prefix and removals with [-] prefix. In unified mode, additions start with + and removals with -. The summary shows total counts of added and removed elements.

Can I compare large markdown documents?

Yes, the diff library handles large documents efficiently. All comparison happens in your browser, so performance depends on your device but works well for typical documentation and markdown files.

Is my content private during comparison?

Yes, all diff computation happens entirely in your browser. No documents are sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy for your content.

Markdown Diff

Compare two Markdown documents and visualize differences. Supports line, word, and character-level diffs plus unified patch format. Powered by the diff npm library.

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How it works: Compares two markdown documents and highlights the differences. Choose between line, word, or character-level diffs, or generate a unified patch format. Powered by the diff npm library.

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