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# CLI Diff Command Specification
## Purpose
The `openspec diff` command provides developers with a visual comparison between proposed spec changes and the current deployed specs.
## Command Syntax
```bash
openspec diff [change-name]
```
## Requirements
### Requirement: Without Arguments
The command SHALL provide an interactive selection when no change is specified.
#### Scenario: Running without arguments
- **WHEN** running `openspec diff` without arguments
- **THEN** list all available changes in the `changes/` directory (excluding archive)
- **AND** prompt user to select a change
### Requirement: With Change Name
The command SHALL compare specs when a specific change is provided.
#### Scenario: Running with change name
- **WHEN** running `openspec diff <change-name>`
- **THEN** compare all spec files in `changes/<change-name>/specs/` with corresponding files in `specs/`
### Requirement: Diff Output
The command SHALL show a requirement-level comparison displaying only changed requirements.
#### Scenario: Side-by-side comparison of changes
- **WHEN** running `openspec diff <change>`
- **THEN** display only requirements that have changed
- **AND** show them in a side-by-side format that:
- Clearly shows the current version on the left
- Shows the future version on the right
- Indicates new requirements (not in current)
- Indicates removed requirements (not in future)
- Aligns modified requirements for easy comparison
### Requirement: Color Support
The command SHALL enhance readability with colors when supported.
#### Scenario: Terminal with color support
- **WHEN** terminal supports colors
- **THEN** display:
- Removed lines in red
- Added lines in green
- File headers in bold
- Context lines in default color
### Requirement: Error Handling
The command SHALL provide clear error messages for various failure conditions.
#### Scenario: Change not found
- **WHEN** specified change doesn't exist
- **THEN** display error "Change '<name>' not found"
#### Scenario: No specs in change
- **WHEN** no specs directory in change
- **THEN** display "No spec changes found for '<name>'"
#### Scenario: Missing changes directory
- **WHEN** changes directory doesn't exist
- **THEN** display "No OpenSpec changes directory found"
### Requirement: Validation
The command SHALL validate that changes can be applied successfully.
#### Scenario: Invalid delta references
- **WHEN** delta references non-existent requirement
- **THEN** show error message with specific requirement
- **AND** continue showing other valid changes
- **AND** clearly mark failed changes in the output
### Requirement: Diff Command Enhancement
The diff command SHALL validate change structure before displaying differences.
#### Scenario: Validate before diff
- **WHEN** executing `openspec diff change-name`
- **THEN** validate change structure
- **AND** show validation warnings if present
- **AND** continue with diff display
## Examples
```bash
# View diff for specific change
$ openspec diff add-auth-feature
--- specs/user-auth/spec.md
+++ changes/add-auth-feature/specs/user-auth/spec.md
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@
Users SHALL authenticate with email and password.
+Users MAY authenticate with OAuth providers.
+
WHEN credentials are valid THEN issue JWT token.
# List all changes and select
$ openspec diff
Available changes:
1. add-auth-feature
2. update-payment-flow
3. add-status-command
Select a change (1-3):
```