git-diff-files

Compare working tree files to index

TLDR

Show unstaged changes

$ git diff-files

Show for specific file

$ git diff-files [file]

Raw output

$ git diff-files --raw

Check for changes

$ git diff-files --quiet

SYNOPSIS

git diff-files [options] [files...]

git diff-files compares the working tree with the index (staging area), operating as a low-level plumbing command that shows unstaged changes. It is used internally by git diff when invoked without arguments and provides the foundation for higher-level diff operations.This command is part of Git's plumbing layer, designed for scripting and automation rather than daily interactive use. It can produce various output formats including raw diff data, patch format, or simple file lists, making it suitable for integration into build tools, pre-commit hooks, or custom Git workflows.

PARAMETERS

--raw

Raw diff format (default).

--quiet

Exit with 1 if there are differences, 0 otherwise. Disables output.

-p, --patch

Generate patch output.

--stat

Show diffstat summary.

--name-only

Show only names of changed files.

--name-status

Show names and status (added, modified, deleted) of changed files.

-0

Omit diff output for unmerged entries, just show "Unmerged".

INSTALL

sudo apt install git

sudo dnf install git

sudo pacman -S git

sudo apk add git

sudo zypper install git

brew install git

nix profile install nixpkgs#git