Paste two versions of Go code, or drop .go files, to see every change highlighted. Use it to compare two versions of a package file, review error handling changes, or check what gofmt changed. Diffspot highlights Go syntax, marks changed words inside each line and recognizes moved blocks. Press Try an example to see it on a real Go change.
How to compare Go files
- Paste or drop the original Go code on the left.
- Paste or drop the changed version on the right. The diff updates as you type.
- Jump between changes with F7 and Shift+F7, or switch to Unified view to read it like a pull request.
- Copy or export a unified diff, a .patch file or an HTML report.
Go comparison tips
- Comparing Gogofmt uses tabs for indentation. If one side was pasted with spaces, use Ignore changes in whitespace.
- Cut the noiseComparing go.mod or go.sum? Those compare well as plain text; unchanged lines collapse automatically.
- Your code stays privateThe comparison runs on your device in WebAssembly. Proprietary code is never uploaded or stored.
- Fast on large filesFiles with hundreds of thousands of lines compare in about a second.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Go detected automatically?
Yes. Diffspot recognizes Go from the file name (.go) or from the code itself. You can also choose it in the Syntax menu.
Is my code uploaded?
No. The page loads the diff engine once; after that your code stays in the browser tab. How Diffspot works explains how you can check this yourself.
Can I get a patch file?
Yes. Export → Download .patch creates a standard unified diff that git apply or patch can apply.