Diff Paste is a Visual Studio Code extension that allows you to apply diff data directly to your active document. Similar to how git diff works, this extension interprets - and + indicators in unified diff format and accurately applies the changes to your code.
Features
Apply Unified Diffs: Seamlessly apply changes from unified diff data containing - (deletions) and + (additions).
Easy Access: Execute the diff paste functionality via the context menu or using a keyboard shortcut.
Efficient Workflow: Quickly integrate changes from diffs without manual editing.
Installation
Open Visual Studio Code.
Go to the Extensions view by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of the window or by pressing Ctrl+Shift+X.
Search for Diff Paste.
Click Install on the Diff Paste extension.
Usage
Copy Unified Diff Data:
Ensure that your clipboard contains the unified diff data you want to apply. The diff should use - for deletions and + for additions.
Apply the Diff:
Context Menu: Right-click within the code editor and select Diff Paste from the context menu.
Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl+M, V to execute the diff paste command.
Result:
The extension will parse the diff data and apply the changes directly to your active document, updating the content as specified.