Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 15/09/2026Sorry, missed your question, Bluesky is rather quiet these days… You can always purchase a yearly plan and immediately set it to cancel at the end of the year, so it won't renew. And then maybe buy a new one next year. That's what all resellers do. One invoice per year. 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 04/08/2026Kaleidoscope 6.7 added Commit History to the changeset sidebar. Kaleidoscope 7 adds a visual commit graph, making branches, merges, and relationships between commits easier to understand. 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 03/08/2026Kaleidoscope 7 introduces Live Working Copy Changes. Files that become modified, new files that appear, staging changes, commits, and reverts can now all be reflected in an open changeset. No more closing and reopening the comparison to see what changed. 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 30/07/2026Kaleidoscope 7 is here. Working Copy Changes now update in real time as files change—whether those changes come from you, a terminal command, or a coding agent. Open a changeset once. Leave it open. Kaleidoscope keeps following along. 011
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 12/06/2026In case you missed it: Kaleidoscope 6.8 Beta includes our first batch of compatibility fixes for macOS Golden Gate Beta (27.0). If you’re already running the Golden Gate beta, now would be a great time to see how Kaleidoscope behaves—and let us know what we missed. 011
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 10/06/2026Kaleidoscope 6.8 Beta 2 is out. The focus of this beta is macOS Golden Gate compatibility. If you’re running the Golden Gate beta, please give it a try and tell us what breaks. 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 24/04/2026Working with AI-generated changes usually means working in parallel—across branches, worktrees, and multiple iterations. Kaleidoscope 6.7 adds better support for that: • compare across worktrees • outline view for changesets • commit history in the sidebar 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 16/04/2026Set Software Update Settings in Kaleidoscope to include Beta Versions and let us know how you like it! 100
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 02/04/2026Fancy a small Easter egg hunt this weekend? 🐰 There’s a new Kaleidoscope public beta to explore: changesets in a folder-based hierarchy, commit history right in your changesets, Git worktree support, and improved image alignment. Let us know what you discover. 010
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 27/02/2026Kaleidoscope 6.6 is out. AI-powered image alignment now handles screenshots and photos automatically — including perspective differences: blog.kaleidoscope.app/2026/02/26/k...blog.kaleidoscope.appKaleidoscope 6.6: AI-Powered Alignment for Screenshots and PhotosKaleidoscope 6.6 is out today, introducing AI-powered image alignment built on Apple’s Vision framework. Whether you’re comparing screenshots or photographs, Kaleidoscope will now automatically align ... 141
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 26/02/2026Comparing screenshots that don’t quite line up? Kaleidoscope 6.6 now aligns them automatically using AI. Works with UI tests, web pages, and real-world app screenshots. Manual adjustment is still there when you need it. 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 09/02/2026Some of our favorite hidden gems added to Kaleidoscope in 2025 💎 You’ll likely find something you didn’t know about: blog.kaleidoscope.app/2026/02/05/h...blog.kaleidoscope.appHidden Gems of 2025Following a tradition we started last year, this post collects a few illustrated tips about lesser-known additions to Kaleidoscope in 2025. Small features that can come in very handy once you know the... 011
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 04/02/2026Did you know? Kaleidoscope 6.5 lets you compare files selected in Finder using a global menu command (or even better: one shortcut). Here it is in action: 010
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 30/01/2026Also new in Kaleidoscope 6.5: you can now choose to open SVG files as images instead of comparing the source XML. Particularly useful for tracking small changes to SF Symbols assets. 040
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 29/01/2026Kaleidoscope 6.5 takes Image Comparison further: Zoom out to see differences. Zoom in to understand them. Pixel Comparison lets you inspect image changes pixel by pixel — down to exact color values. 022
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 27/01/2026What exactly changed in those pixels? Kaleidoscope 6.5 introduces Pixel Comparison — a new way to inspect and compare individual pixels down to the smallest color differences. We wrote a deep dive on how it works and why it matters: blog.kaleidoscope.app/2026/01/27/t...blog.kaleidoscope.appTaking a much closer look at pixels with Kaleidoscope 6.5With Kaleidoscope 6.4 we introduced a complete rewrite of the Image Comparison. With that groundwork in place, we can now start to build on it and innovate further. Pixel Comparison in Kaleidoscope 6... 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 27/01/2026Kaleidoscope 6.5 is out! 🟦 Pixel Comparison lets you inspect and compare the exact values of individual pixels — from color swatches and hex values to native formats and perceptual color spaces. Sometimes “looks the same” just isn’t enough. 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 23/12/2025We just released Kaleidoscope 6.4.1 through Software Update – likely our final release of 2025. This update brings quality-of-life improvements to the brand new Image Comparison and handy new Text Filters. As always, let us know if you spot any issues or get inspired with new ideas! 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 19/12/2025Kaleidoscope 6.4 is out 🖼️ Image Comparison has been completely rewritten — it’s faster, smoother, and can handle larger images than before. If comparing images is part of your daily workflow, this release makes a real difference. 👉 Read more: blog.kaleidoscope.app/2025/12/18/c...blog.kaleidoscope.appComparing Images with Kaleidoscope 6.4It took us a tad longer than we had initially hoped, but here it is: the final version of Kaleidoscope 6.4 with the all new Image Comparison — a complete rewrite of one of Kaleidoscope’s three core fe... 011
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 10/11/2025Kaleidoscope 6.4 introduces an all-new Image Comparison built on a modern technology stack. Experience faster, more precise visual diffs you can fine-tune to your needs — and help us squash the last bugs in the public beta: blog.kaleidoscope.app/2025/10/31/t... 031
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 18/09/2025Update to Kaleidoscope 6.3 to check out the changes we made to embrace Liquid Glass in macOS Tahoe. Here’s the Welcome Window showing Git Repositories: 002
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 15/09/2025Updating to macOS Tahoe later today? Kaleidoscope 6.3 is ready for you, with a refreshed app icon, a sleek Liquid Glass look, new menu icons, and more. Download the update today and feel right at home on Tahoe. 001
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 31/07/2025Could you please point us to a sample? Maybe hello@kaleidoscope.app is better suited for that conversation. 010
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 17/07/2025🔧 Kaleidoscope 6.1.1 is here with smaller quality-of-life improvements: • Better text editor settings fidelity (because convincing SwiftUI to cooperate is an art form) • Fixed Nova 13 detection Run into any issues? Let us know so we can fix them as quickly as we did here! 020
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 11/07/2025Deep dive into editing text comparisons with Kaleidoscope 6.1! 🫧 Our newest blog post breaks down how to leverage this powerful feature for your diff workflows: blog.kaleidoscope.app/2025/07/07/e... Tell us if you're missing support for your preferred IDE or editor.blog.kaleidoscope.appEdit Text Comparisons from KaleidoscopeLearn how to go from comparing text in Kaleidoscope 6.1 to editing it in your favorite editor/IDE with just a single click. 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 10/07/2025💬 Customer love for Kaleidoscope 6.1: “This is a game-changer! Being able to edit either side of a diff directly in my preferred editor and having Kaleidoscope automatically refresh is such a smooth experience.” 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 09/07/2025Another feature-packed release is here with Kaleidoscope 6.1! 🚀 Now you can initiate editing of text comparisons directly from Kaleidoscope, conveniently send content from @raycast.com to Kaleidoscope, and use Kaleidoscope as the diff and merge tool for Jujutsu (jj). Enjoy! 🔥 031
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 29/05/2025Check out our new blog post with all the details about collapsing unchanged text: blog.kaleidoscope.app/2025/05/27/k...blog.kaleidoscope.appKaleidoscope 6: Collapse Unchanged Text for Faster ComparisonsKaleidoscope can now hide equal blocks of text by collapsing them into a single expandable line. This significantly shortens text comparisons when most of the text in A and B is identical. Collapsing ... 010
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 28/05/2025Kaleidoscope 6.0 just got smarter! Collapse unchanged text blocks for faster, cleaner comparisons. Focus on what really matters — the differences. 222
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 20/03/2025Introducing Kaleidoscope 5.4! 🌟 Experience our improved Xcode Debugger Integration with enhanced visual comparisons and smoother workflow. Debug smarter, not harder. Try it now! Here’s a blog post with details: blog.kaleidoscope.app/2025/03/20/k...blog.kaleidoscope.appKaleidoscope 5.4: Enhanced Xcode Debugger Output ComparisonsKaleidoscope 5.4 has arrived with a completely reimagined Software Update process. But since that will only become apparent with the next update, let's focus on the more immediately enhancement: a sig... 010
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 07/03/2025To celebrate our acquisition of Taska, enjoy 50% off for a year of subscription. But act quickly, the discount will end soon: get.taska.now/o/CKpPNzgget.taska.nowTaska for GitHub Issues 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 07/03/2025Welcome Taska to the Leitmotif Family! It’s our beautiful new native app for tracking issues on GitHub and GitLab. Learn all about Taska and let us know what you think: taska.now 153
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 04/03/2025🔔 Our Kaleidoscope for VSCode extension has received a major update. Whether you’re on Visual Studio Code, Cursor, or a similar editor, experience the enhanced functionality and improved workflow. Check it out on the marketplace: marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemNa... Feedback is welcome!marketplace.visualstudio.comKaleidoscope for Visual Studio Code - Visual Studio MarketplaceExtension for Visual Studio Code - Compare files and text selections, run git difftool and git mergetool. 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 03/03/2025🕰️ Just published a quick tip on controlling the File History in Kaleidoscope! 🌿 Learn how to switch between files and branches effortlessly. 👉 blog.kaleidoscope.app/2025/03/03/h...blog.kaleidoscope.appHow to control what the File History shows?This week we have a rather straightforward quick tip about the File History. There are two aspects to it: which files’ history is being shown, and what branch does it show? 021
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 24/02/2025Oh, thanks Lucas, for catching that, will be fixed in the next release. Indeed, we did migrate to the domain name. :) 010
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 24/02/2025🚀 Level up your Kaleidoscope game! Discover the benefits of adding your Git repos: easily see commit history & compare branches right inside Kaleidoscope! 👉 blog.kaleidoscope.app/2025/02/24/g...blog.kaleidoscope.appGit Repositories in KaleidoscopeAnother quick tip: how do you add a Git Repository to Kaleidoscope, and more importantly, why you really want that. 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 10/02/2025🌐 Struggling to compare single-line HTML files in Kaleidoscope? Our new Quick Tip blog post shows you how to combine tidy and ksdiff to achieve a readable diff! 👉 blog.kaleidoscope.app/2025/02/10/co…blog.kaleidoscope.appCompare Single-Line HTML Files: A Step-by-Step GuideThis Quick Tip shows how to use the command line with ksdiff and tidy to create a readable diff from optimized single-line HTML pages. 031
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 03/02/2025🩹 In the latest post of our Quick Tip series, you learn how to create a patch file in Kaleidoscope. 👉 blog.kaleidoscope.app/2025/02/03/cr…blog.kaleidoscope.appCreating a Patch File in KaleidoscopeToday’s quick tip is simple yet useful: discover what a patch file is and learn how to create one, whether as a file or by copying its content directly to the clipboard. 010
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 27/01/2025🎨 Check out our latest Quick Tip blog post where we guide you through mastering Syntax Highlighting in Kaleidoscope. Enhance your chromatic experience today! 👉 blog.kaleidoscope.app/2025/01/27/m...blog.kaleidoscope.appMastering Syntax Highlighting in KaleidoscopeSyntax Highlighting not only enhances readability but also helps users quickly identify differences in content, making comparisons more intuitive. Learn about ways to control Syntax Highlighting in Ka... 011
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 20/01/2025📂 Quick Tip: Did you know that text files shown as different in the Folder Comparison may actually be identical when opened in a Text Comparison? Curious why? Read more here! 👉 blog.kaleidoscope.app/2025/01/20/f...blog.kaleidoscope.appFolder 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. 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 17/01/2025Kaleidoscope 5.3.1 is out: cloud.kaleidoscope.app/support/rele... You can now set Prompt by @panic.com as preferred terminal app. And it fixes issues reported after the 5.3 release.cloud.kaleidoscope.appRelease-Notes | Kaleidoscope 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 16/01/2025Check out our latest blog post describing new Git repository features in Kaleidoscope 5.3: blog.kaleidoscope.app/2025/01/14/m...blog.kaleidoscope.appMajor Git Repository improvements in Kaleidoscope 5.3Kaleidoscope 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. 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 15/01/2025Also new in Kaleidoscope 5.3: quickly compare any branch against the current working copy. 011
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 14/01/2025Want to see a git commit history right in Kaleidoscope? Simply update to version 5.3! 211
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 08/01/2025What’s your favorite recent Kaleidoscope feature? Let us know in your reply! 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 08/01/2025When looking at the commit history of a file, Navigate > File History > Select Previous A & B and … Select Next A & B let you browse changes one by one. Use shortcuts ⌃[ and ⌃] to navigate without taking your fingers off the keyboard. 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 08/01/2025Did you know that you can quickly preview any file in a Folder Comparison or Changeset by pressing space or selecting View > Quick Look ⌘Y? 000
Kaleidoscope @kaleidoscope.app · 08/01/2025Whenever 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 service menu. 010