DiffView

DiffView is a polished desktop diff viewer for Windows. It provides a focused side-by-side workspace for comparing text, reviewing changes, and keeping local diff work fast without sending content to a web service.

Features

• Side-by-Side Diffing: Compare text in a dedicated desktop workspace.
• Local First: Runs as an Electron app and keeps comparison work on your machine.
• Tray Integration: Minimize to tray, restore quickly, and force quit from the tray menu.
• State Persistence: Remembers window size, position, and maximized state between sessions.
• Focused UI: A full-screen friendly interface without browser chrome or web clutter.

Tech Stack

• Language: JavaScript
• Runtime: Electron
• Packaging: electron-builder
• UI: HTML, CSS, and browser-native APIs

Installation

Option 1: Download

1. Go to the Releases page.
2. Download the latest DiffView installer or portable .exe.
3. Run the application.

Option 2: Build from Source

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Offset0x/DiffView.git
   cd DiffView

2. Install dependencies:

   pnpm install

3. Start in development:

   pnpm start

4. Build release artifacts:

   pnpm release

Notes

Runtime window state is stored in Electron's per-user app data directory. Build artifacts are generated in dist/ and are intentionally ignored by git.