https://github.com/janih/fx-comparer
FXComparer is an application which lets the user select two archives and compare them
https://github.com/janih/fx-comparer
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FXComparer is an application which lets the user select two archives and compare them
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/janih/fx-comparer
- Owner: janih
- License: mit
- Created: 2015-06-17T09:39:43.000Z (over 10 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2025-08-20T18:47:16.000Z (6 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-08-20T20:47:09.305Z (6 months ago)
- Topics: archives, comparer, comparison, diff, diffing
- Language: Java
- Homepage:
- Size: 394 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 2
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# FXComparer
FXComparer is a JavaFX desktop application that allows users to compare the contents of two archive files (such as ZIP, JAR, or other supported formats). The application provides a user-friendly interface to visualize differences between archives through intuitive file comparison.
## Features
- **Dual Archive Selection**: Load two archive files either through file selection dialogs or by drag-and-drop functionality
- **Visual Comparison**: View differences in a clear, tabular format with color-coded status indicators
- **Multiple Views**: See file entries categorized as:
- New (files present only in the second archive)
- Removed (files present only in the first archive)
- Modified (files present in both archives but with different content)
- Same (files present in both archives with identical content)
- **Detailed Information**: View file size differences and comprehensive archive statistics
- **User-Friendly Interface**: Intuitive JavaFX UI with drag-and-drop support for easy file loading
## Supported Archive Formats
FXComparer supports various archive formats through Apache Commons Compress, including but not limited to:
- ZIP/JAR files
- TAR archives
- Other common compression formats
## How to compile and run
```bash
mvn compile javafx:run
```
## How to build a distributable package
```bash
mvn clean package
```
This creates an executable JAR file in the `target` directory.
## Requirements
- Java 8 or higher
- Maven for building
- Tested with OpenJDK 21.0.5 2024-10-15 LTS
## Usage
1. Start the application using the run command above
2. Select two archive files using either:
- The "Select" buttons to open file dialogs
- Drag and drop files onto the designated areas in the UI
3. View the comparison results in the main table, which shows:
- File entries from both archives
- Status of each entry (New, Removed, Modified, Same)
- Size differences where applicable
4. Use the menu to clear the current comparison or access additional options
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*Originally exported from code.google.com/p/fx-comparer*