Using DiffMerge as your git mergetool (for Mac OS X / macOS) Reference(s): http://twobitlabs.com/2011/08/install-diffmerge-git-mac-os-x/ http://stackoverflow.com/a/1251696 Step 1: download and install the DiffMerge OS X Installer http://www.sourcegear.com/diffmerge/downloads.php - get the installer version, NOT the dmg version