DiffSense uses the native AFM 3B model on Apple Silicon to generate git commit messages for free. It runs locally with zero latency, ensuring your code stays private. Features customizable message styles and powerful alias macros.
André @conduit_design shared this tool with me and I immediately thought it was such a smart use of the hardware we already own.
If you are burning API credits just to get AI commit messages, DiffSense solves this by using the native AFM 3B model directly on your Mac. It runs locally, which means it is completely free and private.
It feels like a native dev tool with zero latency. If you are on an Apple Silicon Mac, this is basically a free upgrade for your git workflow.
Wow, DiffSense is awesome! Super excited about the zero-latency commit messages with the local model. Does it handle larger, more complex diffs gracefully, or is there a suggested diff size limit for optimal performance?
Kinda cool that this project is a shell script and an Apple shortcut, impressive. 🤯
Most dev tools sell capabilities (Local AI). You should sell Velocity.
DiffSense is winning because it fixes the "End of Day" brain drain; trying to remember 100+ file changes for one commit.
The Strategy:
Swap the tech-heavy headline for Cognitive Ease.
Replace "AI Commit Generator" with "The Flow State Guard."
The Idea: "Commit complex diffs in seconds. Stay in the zone. 100% private."
Developers don't want more AI; they want to stay Finished. Great launch, André!
Really like the focus on privacy-first and local execution here. Running commit generation fully on Apple Silicon with zero latency is a big win, especially for teams that don’t want code context leaving their machine. The customizable commit styles and alias macros make this feel genuinely practical, not just a demo. This is one of those tools that quietly improves daily developer workflow without adding friction. Solid launch - well done.
Hey everyone,
This looks like a clever little tool for a very specific problem. While I'm not writing commit messages myself, I collaborate closely with developers, and clear documentation of what changed is crucial for understanding project progress. A free, local tool that instantly suggests descriptive messages from code diffs, right on a Mac, seems like it would encourage better communication and save them a moment of thought on every update. Anything that helps the team maintain a clean, understandable history without extra effort is a win. Nice focused utility.
Hey @zaczuo , Congrats on the launch of DiffSense! It sounds like a super practical tool, especially for developers using Apple Silicon. I love how it focuses on local processing and privacy.
Just curious, how's the response been so far? What kind of marketing strategies are you focusing on to spread the word about DiffSense? Would love to hear more about how you're getting the word out!
This tool addresses a real pain point for developers! 👍
What I particularly love:
Local execution keeps your code private - no worries about sensitive information leaking
Zero latency experience is so much smoother than calling cloud APIs
Leverages Apple Silicon's AI capabilities while being completely free
Customizable message styles and alias macros offer great flexibility
For developers who often forget to write commit messages or struggle with proper commit conventions, this is a game-changer. The only limitation might be requiring Apple Silicon hardware, but for Mac users, it's definitely worth trying!
I just realized that even though I code with AI every day, I still write my commit messages and forgot that this step can also be AI-powered! Very neat idea and a smooth experience. Congrats on the launch! Just a small question: How easy would it be to make DiffSense run on platforms other than mac, if I am fine using gpt instead of afm?
DiffSense seems to be a great tool for Local First users! Its crucial to secure privacy for coding for ai products!
Hi everyone!
André @conduit_design shared this tool with me and I immediately thought it was such a smart use of the hardware we already own.
If you are burning API credits just to get AI commit messages, DiffSense solves this by using the native AFM 3B model directly on your Mac. It runs locally, which means it is completely free and private.
It feels like a native dev tool with zero latency. If you are on an Apple Silicon Mac, this is basically a free upgrade for your git workflow.
Give it a try!😽