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pkgdiff for Mac

Tool for analyzing changes in software packages (e.g. RPM, DEB, TAR.GZ)

Quick answer: pkgdiff is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pkgdiff. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only licence. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pkgdiff is

pkgdiff is a command-line tool for macOS: tool for analyzing changes in software packages (e.g. RPM, DEB, TAR.GZ).

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

How to install pkgdiff

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

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 pkgdiff on Mac?

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

Is pkgdiff open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

Does pkgdiff 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 pkgdiff?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10665 in this catalogue.

What version of pkgdiff is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.