Folder vs. File Changes. Why are there differences?
There’s a difference between how Kaleidoscope compares files in the folder comparison and in the direct (text) file comparison. This can cause unexpected results.
Major Git Repository improvements in Kaleidoscope 5.3
Kaleidoscope 5.0 added a view for Git Repositories with capabilities to open many useful git diffs. Today, we are introducing several major improvements, including a commit history.
Hidden Gems of 2024
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.
Navigating Changes and Conflicts
We found that a lot of people aren’t aware how to quickly navigate text changes or conflicts in Kaleidoscope. There are various ways using different input methods. Here’s a short refresher.
How to use ksdiff without admin privileges
Some users do not have admin privileges on their machine, but sill want to use ksdiff. Here are a few ways to make it work.
How to use Kaleidoscope for a merge conflict
When using git from the command line you need to know the difference between difftool and mergetool. This short article explains their difference.
Share a PDF of a Text Comparison
Sometimes it’s very convenient to share the exact changes in a body of text with a coworker who doesn’t have Kaleidoscope. Generating a PDF of a text comparison is a great way of doing that.
New Series: Quick Tips
Today we are starting something new on the blog: a series of short articles focusing only on a single topic, typically a tip on how to make your life with Kaleidoscope more productive, or, as in today’s case, more enjoyable.
Keyboard Shortcut Updates in Kaleidoscope 5.2
We received feedback about keyboard shortcuts no longer working in the text merge since the recent Kaleidoscope 5.2 release. While it’s true that we changed some shortcuts, all functionality remains intact, and we believe more consistent and usable than before. In this post, we’ll provide background on navigation and merge actions, explain the rationale behind the changes, and offer tips on how to revert to the old behavior if you still prefer that after reading.
Kaleidoscope 5.2 eases the process of resolving merge conflicts by offering Base to A / B Comparisons, and more
Kaleidoscope 5.2 adds news tricks to support you even better when dealing with merge conflicts, in particular Git merge conflicts.