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VS Code: Compare Two Files

VS Code: Compare Two Files — compare two files in a VS Code-style view, all in your browser. It is free, fully private, and works with no sign-up.

Client-sideRuns entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your device.

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How to use VS Code: Compare Two Files

  1. Type or paste your text into VS Code: Compare Two Files's input area.
  2. Use the First file, Second file settings to control the result.
  3. The result is computed live in your browser as you edit the input.
  4. Finish by choosing Copy to take the output with you.

About this tool

VS Code: Compare Two Files is a static, client-side tool with no backend. VS Code: Compare Two Files is a free Code Tools utility that runs in your browser, doing its work on the input you provide without a backend.

It is designed to do one job well and stay out of your way. No data is sent anywhere, so it stays fast and private by default.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use VS Code: Compare Two Files?

VS Code: Compare Two Files lets you compare your input right in the browser using the First file, Second file controls, with the result shown instantly and nothing uploaded.

Do I need an account for VS Code: Compare Two Files?

No — VS Code: Compare Two Files needs no account, sign-up or installation.

Is my input private in VS Code: Compare Two Files?

Yes — your input never leaves your device; VS Code: Compare Two Files does all the work in your browser.

Can I use VS Code: Compare Two Files without a connection?

Yes — after the first load VS Code: Compare Two Files runs entirely offline.

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