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git-delta for Mac

Syntax-highlighting pager for git and diff output

Quick answer: git-delta is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install git-delta. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 16,504 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What git-delta is

git-delta is a developer tool for macOS: syntax-highlighting pager for git and diff output.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install git-delta

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

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 git-delta on Mac?

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

Is git-delta open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does git-delta 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 git-delta?

It was installed 16,504 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #123 in this catalogue.

What version of git-delta is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.20.1.