For this post, we focus on some of the smaller and less well-known additions to Kaleidoscope in 2024. Chances are that you’ll learn something new that can increase your productivity:
Jump to Line
In a text document, you can quickly jump to a specific line using the keyboard shortcut ⌘L (or Navigate > Jump to Line). Since Kaleidoscope has multiple editors, you’ll need a way to select which editor you want to jump to. In addition to the buttons, you can also use ⌘◀ or ⌘A to select side A, and so on.
Commit Hashes
When you see a commit hash in Kaleidoscope, you can pop up a menu containing handy commands like copying the hash, checking out the full details, or opening the commit in your source service.
Precise Data in Folder Compare
Want to know the exact file size of an item in a folder comparison? Just hover over the size shown and you’ll get a tooltip with the byte size. It works for the date modified too. And guess what? Folders also show you the total size of their contents.
File Properties
In File Properties, you’ll find all the data except for the actual content. Even Extended Attributes and the presence of a BOM in UTF-8 files are included.
Open Inverted Comparison
Did you accidentally open a branch comparison in the wrong order? No worries! Just right-click on the row in Recents and select Open Inverted.
Open Changeset in Kaleidoscope
Whenever you spot a (short) git commit hash anywhere on your system, even on a web page, just open the changeset of that commit in Kaleidoscope from the Services menu > Open Changeset in Kaleidoscope.
Quick Look in Folder Comparison (and changeset, too)
Did you know that you can quickly preview any file in a Folder Comparison by pressing space or selecting View > Quick Look (⌘Y)? The same is true for files in a changeset.
Navigating the File History
When looking at the commit history of a file, Navigate > File History > Select Previous A & B (keyboard ⌃[), and …Select Next A & B (⌃]) let you browse changes one by one, without lifting your fingers from the keyboard.
Your Favorite?
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