What is DiffExplain?
A tool that explains any code diff in plain English, flags risky areas, and drafts a tailored PR description.
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DiffExplain reads any git diff and explains what changed and why, flags risky areas to review, and drafts a PR description tailored to reviewer, PM, or junior audiences — in plain English.
At a glance
- Summarize what changed and why
- Flag risky areas to review
- Draft a PR description
- Tailor to reviewer / PM / junior
How to use DiffExplain
1. Paste the diff
Paste the git diff you want explained into the input box.
2. Generate the explanation
Click generate. DiffExplain returns a plain-English summary of what changed and why, plus the risky areas to review.
3. Copy the PR description
Review the explanation and copy the drafted PR description, tailored to reviewer, PM, or junior audiences.
Frequently asked questions
What do I paste in?
You paste a git diff and it works from the changes.
Does it flag risk?
Yes. It flags risky areas to review before merge.
Can it write the PR description?
It drafts a ready-to-paste PR description tailored to reviewer, PM, or junior audiences.
Who should use it?
Developers and reviewers who want clear diff context and PR copy without writing it by hand.
Which audiences can it tailor to?
It can tailor the description to a reviewer, a PM, or a junior teammate.