Beyond Diff is a premium, high-performance folder and file comparison tool built directly into VS Code. Designed for developers who need more than just simple diffs, it offers a sophisticated UI and powerful filtering capabilities.
✨ Key Features
Smart Extension Filtering: Focus only on the files that matter. Include or exclude specific file extensions (e.g., .ts, .js) with persistent settings that stay across sessions.
Explorer Context Menu Integration:
Right-click any file/folder to Select Left or Select Right.
Select two items and right-click to instantly Compare Selected.
Intelligent Folder Color Propagation: Save time by seeing differences at a glance. If any nested file differs, all parent folders are highlighted in Red.
Global Drag & Drop & Manual Entry: Easily set comparison paths by dragging from your OS File Explorer or pasting absolute paths directly into the UI.
Unified UI: Folder and File comparison combined into a single, streamlined interface.
Premium Dark Theme: A modern, glassmorphism-inspired design that feels right at home in VS Code.
🚀 How to Use
Select Paths:
Use the 📁 Folder or 📄 File buttons.
Or right-click items in the VS Code Explorer and select Beyond Diff: Select Left/Right.
Or drag and drop from your OS Explorer.
Apply Filters: type extensions in the Include or Exclude boxes (e.g., .ts, .json).
Compare: Click the Compare button to see the results.
Drill Down: Follow the red folders to find differences. Click any file to open the standard VS Code side-by-side diff view.
🛠 Commands
Beyond Diff: Open: Opens the main comparison dashboard.
Beyond Diff: Select Left: Assigns the selected item to the left side.
Beyond Diff: Select Right: Assigns the selected item to the right side.
Beyond Diff: Compare Selected: Directly compares two selected items.
🌈 Enjoy Comparing!
Beyond Diff was built to make code reviews and project synchronization a breeze. If you like it, please rate it on the Marketplace!
