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wordif.sh - performs word-by-word text comparison in color, and sends the output to HTML or PDF
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Wordif.sh – word-by-word text comparison in color, output to HTML/PDF
by robtoscani·Mar 24, 2026·5 points·4 comments
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●MidCozy
Shell script wraps wdiff for PDF output, but VS Code already handles visual diffs.
Strengths
- •Batch compares entire directories using unique number prefixes for matching input files.
- •Generates printable colored PDF reports directly, not just terminal output or HTML.
- •Customizable font and color schemes via simple CLI flags for user branding.
Weaknesses
- •Requires UNIX environment; no Windows support or native standalone binary is provided.
- •Lacks semantic awareness; struggles with moved text paragraphs compared to modern tools.
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Target Audience
Technical writers, lawyers, developers reviewing contracts
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wdiff · diff-so-fancy · Beyond Compare
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