Vbadiff [repack]
Now git diff on .xlsm files shows readable VBA changes.
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) remains a cornerstone for automation in enterprise environments, yet it famously lacks the modern version control and "diffing" tools that web and software developers take for granted. bridges this gap, offering a specialized solution for developers to track changes, debug regressions, and manage code within Excel, Access, and Word files. Why You Need a Dedicated VBA Diff Tool VbaDiff
| Tool | Strengths | Weakness vs. VbaDiff | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Free, fast for text | Cannot read .xlsm without manual export | | Beyond Compare | Great for binary/zip | Treats VBA as XML blobs; no syntax parsing | | Excel's built-in "Compare Files" | Uses Spreadsheet Compare | Does not compare VBA code at all | | MZ-Tools (for VBA IDE) | Excellent for refactoring | Requires both files open in Excel; no CLI | | Git (plain) | Best for text | Useless for binary Office files without VbaDiff | Now git diff on
The black box has been opened. The code is yours to control. Use VbaDiff. Why You Need a Dedicated VBA Diff Tool