# delta Syntax-Highlighting Git Diff Pager

> A syntax-highlighting pager for git diff, grep, and blame output built in Rust. Provides word-level diff highlighting, side-by-side views, line numbering, and theme support using the same syntax themes as bat.

- Skill: `agentskillexchange/delta-syntax-highlighting-git-diff-pager` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add agentskillexchange/delta-syntax-highlighting-git-diff-pager`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/agentskillexchange/delta-syntax-highlighting-git-diff-pager/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: agentskillexchange (https://skillmd.com/u/agentskillexchange)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/agentskillexchange/delta-syntax-highlighting-git-diff-pager

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# delta Syntax-Highlighting Git Diff Pager

A syntax-highlighting pager for git diff, grep, and blame output built in Rust. Provides word-level diff highlighting, side-by-side views, line numbering, and theme support using the same syntax themes as bat.

## Installation

Basic usage or getting-started notes:
- Or run:
- Please see the [user manual](https://dandavison.github.io/delta/) and delta --help.
- ### Maintainers

- Source: https://github.com/dandavison/delta
- Extracted from upstream docs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dandavison/delta/HEAD/README.md

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/delta-syntax-highlighting-git-diff-pager/)