pkgctl-diff

Compare package files in tar content list mode (default)

$ pkgctl diff -l path/to/file

$ pkgctl diff -d path/to/file

$ pkgctl diff -p path/to/file

$ pkgctl diff -b path/to/file

pkgctl diff [options] file|pkgname

pkgctl diff compares package files using different comparison modes. It can show differences in package contents, metadata, and build information between package versions.
This is useful for package maintainers to review changes before releasing updates and for verifying reproducible builds.

-l, --list

Compare using tar content list mode (default)

Compare using diffoscope for detailed diff

Compare .PKGINFO metadata files

Compare .BUILDINFO files

Diffoscope mode requires the diffoscope package to be installed. Large packages may take time to compare.

Part of pkgctl, the Arch Linux package control tool for official repository maintainers.

pkgctl(1), diffoscope(1)