What does Git Diff and Merge Tool do?

Git Diff and Merge Tool lets developers launch configured Git diff and merge tools directly from VS Code. It is catalogued under Version control & DevOps on PulseGate.

Who should use Git Diff and Merge Tool?

Git Diff and Merge Tool is a B2B product built for developers using Git and Visual Studio Code.

Does Git Diff and Merge Tool have a free plan?

Yes — Git Diff and Merge Tool is free to use.

What platforms does Git Diff and Merge Tool run on?

Git Diff and Merge Tool runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Is Git Diff and Merge Tool still maintained?

Unverified. Git Diff and Merge Tool has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to Git Diff and Merge Tool?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Git Tree Compare, Git Diff Line Viz, and Git Good Tools.

Who makes Git Diff and Merge Tool?

Git Diff and Merge Tool is developed by David Rickard.

How long has Git Diff and Merge Tool been around?

Git Diff and Merge Tool first shipped in 2019.

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Git Diff and Merge Tool

Name: Git Diff and Merge Tool
Author: David Rickard

visualstudio.comVersion control & DevOps

A Visual Studio Code extension that launches Git's configured difftool and mergetool from the editor. It is intended for developers who want to compare and resolve repository changes without leaving VS Code.

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Overview

3 features

In the Version control & DevOps space, Git Diff and Merge Tool takes a focused approach. It lets developers launch configured Git diff and merge tools directly from VS Code. Git Diff and Merge Tool is a B2B product aimed at developers using Git and Visual Studio Code. Git Diff and Merge Tool costs nothing to use. Git Diff and Merge Tool is available on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

David Rickard builds and maintains Git Diff and Merge Tool, and it first shipped in 2019. Key capabilities include git difftool launching, git mergetool launching, and VS Code integration.

Git difftool launching
Git mergetool launching
VS Code integration

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed11 Sept · 18:35 UTC
Git Diff and Merge Tool verified via VS Code Marketplace
Source: VS Code Marketplace · Open

Frequently asked questions about Git Diff and Merge Tool

What does Git Diff and Merge Tool do?: Git Diff and Merge Tool lets developers launch configured Git diff and merge tools directly from VS Code. It is catalogued under Version control & DevOps on PulseGate.
Who should use Git Diff and Merge Tool?: Git Diff and Merge Tool is a B2B product built for developers using Git and Visual Studio Code.
Does Git Diff and Merge Tool have a free plan?: Yes — Git Diff and Merge Tool is free to use.
What platforms does Git Diff and Merge Tool run on?: Git Diff and Merge Tool runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Is Git Diff and Merge Tool still maintained?: Unverified. Git Diff and Merge Tool has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to Git Diff and Merge Tool?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Git Tree Compare, Git Diff Line Viz, and Git Good Tools.Git Tree Compare Git Diff Line Viz Git Good Tools
Who makes Git Diff and Merge Tool?: Git Diff and Merge Tool is developed by David Rickard.
How long has Git Diff and Merge Tool been around?: Git Diff and Merge Tool first shipped in 2019.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 11 Sept 2026
Built for: developers using Git and Visual Studio Code
Model: B2B
Solves: Lets developers launch configured Git diff and merge tools directly from VS Code.

Registered as

VS Code Marketplace: david-rickard.git-diff-and-merge-tool

Developer

David Rickard

Index record

Indexed: 11 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 11 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: git-diff-and-merge-tool-visualstudio-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 11 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 11 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 11 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=david-rickard.git-diff-and-merge-tool

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