# Diffstat

> Use this skill when the user wants to see a quick histogram summary of changes in a diff or patch file.

- Skill: `javimosch/diffstat` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/diffstat`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/diffstat/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/diffstat

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# diffstat Plugin

diffstat creates histogram stats from diff output.

## Usage Examples

- "show change statistics for a patch"
- "pipe git diff through diffstat"
- "analyze diff impact across files"

## Installation

```bash
brew install diffstat
```

## Key Features
- Diff/patch histogram generation
- File-level change statistics
- Addition/deletion count per file
- Bar chart visual summary
- Piped output support
- Code review integration