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KDiff3

brew install --cask kdiff3 v1.12.4

Compare and merge files and directories with side-by-side visualization and conflict resolution.

Why you might care

KDiff3 is a free, open-source diff/merge tool that handles three-way merges and directory comparisons. It's particularly useful for developers resolving version control conflicts or anyone needing detailed file comparisons with manual merge capabilities.

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