Found Meld Native Build (M1/M2)

I was looking for a simple but native diff tool for comparing files, codes and folders. While there are many alternatives like Beyond Compare or Kaleidoscope, there are either not native, ugly or very expensive.

On linux there is Meld for comparing files, which is available only through MacPorts, until now.

I found Meld for OSX which is offering a dmg for intel mac.

It has recently received a native Apple Silicon build, as detailed in this ~GitHub pull request~. This update brings significant improvements for users on M1 and M2 Macs.

📦 Downloads: Meld-Native-Apple-Silicon Alternate-Link

After downloading it, quarantine with,

xattr -c /Applications/Meld.app

💡 If your hombrew is not in standard path, you may need to reinstall pango and brotli. Check for more info on that github page.

brew install pango brotli

This native build brings improvements such as,

• Performance Boost: The native build for Apple Silicon ensures optimal performance and efficiency on M1 and M2 Macs, leveraging the full potential of the hardware.
• Improved Stability: Users can expect a more stable and responsive experience, with reduced compatibility issues compared to running the Intel version via Rosetta 2.

Hopefully this native build soon available on their website.