[FEATURE]: Request for inline (word-level) diff highlighting in the edit view #4270

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opened 2026-02-16 17:43:14 -05:00 by yindo · 1 comment
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Originally created by @pinion05 on GitHub (Jan 5, 2026).

Originally assigned to: @rekram1-node on GitHub.

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Problem

When only a small part of a long line changes, the entire line is highlighted in the same color, making it difficult to identify the specific changes.

Solution

Implement two-step highlighting similar to git diff, where the entire line is shaded lightly and the actual changed words are highlighted with a stronger color.

Expected effects

Improved readability and reduced review time.

Originally created by @pinion05 on GitHub (Jan 5, 2026). Originally assigned to: @rekram1-node on GitHub. ### Feature hasn't been suggested before. - [x] I have verified this feature I'm about to request hasn't been suggested before. ### Describe the enhancement you want to request ### Problem When only a small part of a long line changes, the entire line is highlighted in the same color, making it difficult to identify the specific changes. ### Solution Implement two-step highlighting similar to git diff, where the entire line is shaded lightly and the actual changed words are highlighted with a stronger color. ### Expected effects Improved readability and reduced review time.
yindo added the discussion label 2026-02-16 17:43:14 -05:00
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@ibrahimsag commented on GitHub (Jan 11, 2026):

why is this a discussion? I think this is more useful than syntax highlighting.

Edit: Actually, can we have the option to turn-off syntax-highlighting too?

@ibrahimsag commented on GitHub (Jan 11, 2026): why is this a discussion? I think this is more useful than syntax highlighting. Edit: Actually, can we have the option to turn-off syntax-highlighting too?
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Reference: anomalyco/opencode#4270