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Syntax-highlighting diff viewer for Git.

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Pager for git diff, log and blame with syntax highlighting, line numbers and word-level differences.

When to use

To read Git diffs in the terminal with far more readable colors and context.

When to avoid

If the default diff is enough or you review only in a graphical interface.

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