paru don't work well with difft + less
Author: asukaminato0721Created Apr 28, 2026Updated Jul 21, 2026
Affected Version
paru -V paru -V paru v2.1.0 - libalpm v16.0.1
Description
https://difftastic.wilfred.me.uk/
Have you checked previous issues?
yes, no difft
Output
Include the FULL output of any relevant commands/configs
Don't cut parts of the input always include the FULL thing
paru.conf and pacman.conf are usually always relevant
in .gitconfig
[core]
pager = delta
[interactive]
diffFilter = delta --color-only
[delta]
navigate = true # use n and N to move between diff sections
light = false # set to true if you use a light terminal background
line-numbers = true
syntax-theme = TwoDark # Delta inherits themes from 'bat'. 'GitHub' is built-in.
[diff]
external = difftseems like something with less
Source: Morganamilo/paru