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Jira Diff Highlighter

by richiehowelll

v1.9 Updated Feb 19, 2026 437KiB
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Description

Jira Diff Highlighter is a Chrome extension that enhances the readability of Jira issue description diffs. It transforms standard Jira diffs into a more user-friendly, side-by-side comparison with highlighted changes. Key Features: - Enhanced Diff View: Transforms standard Jira diffs into a more readable, side-by-side comparison. - Highlighted Changes: Clearly see additions, deletions, and modifications with color-coded highlights. - Large Change Handling: Efficiently displays large insertions or deletions without cluttering the view. - Toggle On/Off: Easily switch between enhanced and original diff views with a single click. - Multi-Tab Support: Maintains consistent state across multiple Jira tabs. Perfect for: - Developers reviewing code changes - Project managers tracking requirement updates - QA testers following bug report modifications - Anyone who frequently works with Jira issue descriptions This extension works on all Atlassian-hosted Jira instances (*.atlassian.net) and is designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing Jira workflow. Boost your productivity and never miss an important change in your Jira descriptions again! Open Source: Jira Diff Highlighter is an open-source project. You can view the source code, contribute, or report issues on our GitHub repository: [https://github.com/richiehowelll/jira-diff] Note: This extension only enhances the diff view of issue descriptions and does not alter any Jira data.
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Permissions

activeTab Can access the current tab when you click the extension scripting Can inject scripts into web pages storage Can store data locally in your browser tabs Can see your open tabs and their URLs

Details

Version 1.9
Updated Feb 19, 2026
Size 437KiB
First Seen Mar 27, 2026