ABDiff Help

ABDiff compares and merges text, images, videos, folders, hex data, and Mach-O binaries.

Quick Start

Start using ABDiff with sample files and basic setup.

Install CLI Configure Git Folder access

Compare & Merge

Choose what you are comparing in the main editor.

Text diff Text merge Image diff Video diff

Files, Folders & Binaries

Choose file, folder, and low-level formats.

Folder diff Hex comparison Mach-O comparison

Workflows

Choose what you want to accomplish.

Change sets Conflict sets Ignore patterns

Integration

Launch ABDiff from the terminal, Git, companion apps, or AppleScript. ABDiff is AppleScript-enabled and self-describing: its scripting dictionary and abdiff info report available actions so AI agents can inspect and drive the active comparison.

Install CLI Text diff & merge Image diff Git integration External apps

Reference & Settings

Look up settings, access rules, and keyboard behavior.

Settings Disk access Git workflows Key navigation