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Diff

A lightweight, browser-compatible library for easy text comparison. Quickly detect and visualize changes between code snippets and text. Perfect for version tracking and change detection in web applications.

This script should not be not be installed directly. It is a library for other scripts to include with the meta directive // @require https://update.greasyfork.org/scripts/535759/1587653/Diff.js

Author
Alp Gul
Version
0.0.1.20250512090026
Created
2025-05-12
Updated
2025-05-12
Size
76.8 KB
License
N/A

Diff Library for Browser Usage

Description

A lightweight, browser-compatible implementation of the 'diff' library for comparing text, generating diffs, and visualizing changes between strings or code snippets.

Features

  • Cross-browser text comparison
  • Support for multiple diff types:
    • Character-level diffs
    • Line-level diffs
    • Word-level diffs
  • Lightweight and minimalistic
  • Easy to integrate with web applications

Use Cases

  • Code comparison tools
  • Version control visualizations
  • Text change tracking
  • Collaborative editing platforms

Installation

// Can be used via CDN or direct script inclusion
<script src="path/to/browser-diff-library.js"></script>

Basic Usage Example

const oldText = "Hello world";
const newText = "Hello beautiful world";
const diffResult = diffLibrary.diffChars(oldText, newText);

Compatibility

  • Modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • No external dependencies
  • Minimal performance overhead

Licensing

  • MIT License
  • Open-source
  • Free for commercial and personal use