delta
A syntax-highlighting pager for git, diff, grep, rg --json, and blame output observed · 2026-10-11
Health v2 · maintenance only
99/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 98
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 4.0
- age_days: 2675
- days_rel: 16
- days_push: 10
- n_releases_24m: 5
Adoption not part of the score
32478 stars · 594 forks observed · 2026-10-11
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-10-05, confidence 0.99
Delta is a fast, syntax‑highlighting pager for Git, diff, grep, ripgrep and blame output. It replaces the default Git pager to provide colorful, side‑by‑side diffs with navigation and custom styling.
Use cases
- view git diffs with syntax highlighting and line numbers
- browse large diff outputs with navigation shortcuts (n/N)
- enhance git blame output with hyperlinks and color themes
- display grep or ripgrep results with code highlighting
- compare files side‑by‑side with word‑level diff highlighting
- customize diff appearance using configurable style strings
When to choose
- You need a highly customizable, colorful diff viewer for Git workflows
- You work across multiple platforms (Linux, macOS, Windows) and want a single pager
- You want built‑in navigation and side‑by‑side view without installing separate tools
When to avoid
- You require a graphical diff tool with mouse interaction
- Your environment does not support Rust binaries or you need a pure JavaScript solution
- You need integration with IDEs that already provide their own diff viewers
Facets
cli-tool · maturity active
cli parser templating developer-tools version-control windows cross-platform cli git diff syntax-highlighting rust color-themes pager linux macos
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/dandavison/delta · fetched 2026-10-11 · c97cf5a55c1b
- homepage: https://dandavison.github.io/delta/ · fetched 2026-09-21 · 7213acc3ef15
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| dandavison/delta | main | 99 |
| dandavison/magit-delta | plugin | 71 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="dandavison/delta")
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