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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]
```
## Behavior
### 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
### With Change Name
WHEN running `openspec diff <change-name>`
THEN compare all spec files in `changes/<change-name>/specs/` with corresponding files in `specs/`
### Diff Output
FOR each spec file in the change:
- IF file exists in both locations THEN show unified diff
- IF file only exists in change THEN show as new file (all lines with +)
- IF file only exists in current specs THEN show as deleted (all lines with -)
### Display Format
The diff SHALL use standard unified diff format:
- Lines prefixed with `-` for removed content
- Lines prefixed with `+` for added content
- Lines without prefix for unchanged context
- File headers showing the paths being compared
### Color Support
WHEN terminal supports colors:
- Removed lines displayed in red
- Added lines displayed in green
- File headers displayed in bold
- Context lines in default color
### Error Handling
WHEN specified change doesn't exist THEN display error "Change '<name>' not found"
WHEN no specs directory in change THEN display "No spec changes found for '<name>'"
WHEN changes directory doesn't exist THEN display "No OpenSpec changes directory found"
## 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):
```