Patch Diff Analyzer
Analyzes code changes in patches to quickly identify additions, deletions, and modifications for efficient review and understanding.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add patch-diff-analyzer npx -- -y @trustedskills/patch-diff-analyzer
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"patch-diff-analyzer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/patch-diff-analyzer"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill analyzes patches (code differences) and provides a structured understanding of the changes. It can identify added, removed, or modified lines within a code diff. The tool is designed to help developers quickly grasp the impact of code modifications without manually reviewing large patch files.
When to use it
- Code Review: Quickly understand the changes introduced in a pull request before approving it.
- Debugging: Identify specific lines of code that were modified leading up to a bug.
- Migration Analysis: Determine the scope and impact of changes during a codebase migration.
- Security Audits: Analyze security patches to understand which vulnerabilities have been addressed.
Key capabilities
- Analyzes patch files (diffs).
- Identifies added lines.
- Identifies removed lines.
- Identifies modified lines.
Example prompts
- "Analyze this patch and tell me what changed." [paste patch content]
- "What lines were added in this diff?" [paste patch content]
- "Summarize the changes introduced by this patch." [paste patch content]
Tips & gotchas
The skill requires a valid patch file as input. Ensure the patch is properly formatted and contains the relevant code differences for accurate analysis.
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