delta
Git & GitHubGitReadable diffs, git pager, and syntax highlighting from the terminal.
Readable diffs, git pager, and syntax highlighting from the terminal. Built by Dan Davison.
Task fit
readable diffs, git pager, and syntax highlighting from the terminal.
Lane
Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.
Operator brief
Use delta for readable diffs, git pager, and syntax highlighting from the terminal.
Run `git -c core.pager=delta diff` and see what comes back.
Repository family
Dan Davison
First trust check
delta responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
Safe first loop
Install, verify, then run one real command.
GitHub review loop
Install command
$ brew install git-deltaOperator pack
Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.
Verify
$ delta --versiondelta responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
First real command
$ git -c core.pager=delta diffFirst steps
- 01Install delta.
- 02Run `delta --version` first.
- 03Start with `git -c core.pager=delta diff`.
- 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.
When to use / hold off when
Best for
readable diffs, git pager, and syntax highlighting from the terminal.
Use this when
You work with git workflows and want a fast terminal interface.
Hold off when
Trust and constraints
Why operators pick it
- delta fits git & github well, especially for readable diffs, git pager, and syntax highlighting from the terminal.
- 13,795 homebrew installs (30d).
- Easy to automate.
Constraints
- Output is mostly plain text.
- Better for local use than CI.
Repository context
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