---
title: "delta Syntax-Highlighting Git Diff Pager"
description: "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."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/dandavison/delta"
category:
  - "Developer Tools"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "dandavison/delta"
  github_stars: 29842
---

# 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

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

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