uutils/diffutils

Missing manpage

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#120 opened on May 19, 2025

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Description

To be feasible diffutils replacement, a manpage will need to be installed to allow users to learn how to use the various features and arguments.

Similar to diffutils manpage: https://www.man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/diff.1.html

Contributor guide

Tech stack
rust
Domain
documentation
Issue type
documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Familiarity with manpage format (troff)Understanding of diffutils CLI arguments
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Study the existing diffutils manpage (e.g., from man7.org) to understand the format and structure. Examine the diffutils source code or run the binary with help to list all commands and arguments. Create a new manpage file (e.g., diffutils.1) in the repository, following common conventions for man sections. Ask maintainers if there's a preferred location or build integration.