Side-by-side diff view in Github

Adds the option to view diffs side-by-side in Github
What is Side-by-side diff view in Github?
Side-by-side diff view in Github is a Chrome extension that adds the option to view diffs side-by-side in Github. It allows you to switch between side-by-side and unified diffs, shows previous comments, and enables adding new comments. Found a bug or want a new feature? Contribute at http://github.com/smike/diffhub.

Extension stats

By: smike
Users: 100 ▼ -4
Rating: 2.40 (10)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2013-03-26)
Creation date: 2013-03-26
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 53.21K

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Extension summary

This extension will transform the diff view on Github to a side-by-side view. Just load a commit page and click the "Show Side-By-Side Diffs" button.

Things that work:

  • Switch between side-by-side and unified diffs
  • Previous comments are shown
  • New comments can be added to any line, but they look funky until you reload.

Found a bug? Have a feature you'd like but isn't working? Please contribute at http://github.com/smike/diffhub.

User reviews

Doesn't work
by Richard Eames, 2014-06-11

did not work for me.
by Anand Sunku, 2014-06-02

Not working, latest Chrome on OS X 10.7.5.
by KP, 2014-04-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Side-by-side diff view in Github requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Side-by-side diff view in Github has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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