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dyff for Mac

Diff tool for YAML files, and sometimes JSON

Quick answer: dyff is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dyff. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 179 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dyff is

dyff is a command-line tool for macOS: diff tool for YAML files, and sometimes JSON.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/homeport/dyff.

How to install dyff

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install dyff.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install dyff on Mac?

Run brew install dyff in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is dyff open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dyff run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is dyff?

It was installed 179 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2598 in this catalogue.

What version of dyff is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.12.0.