Every v-up raises the same question: what changed since last time? Because a Nuke .nk is plain text, Nuke Studio Hub can diff two versions node-by-node and tell you precisely - no scrubbing through the graph, no guessing from a vague turnover note.
Added, removed, changed
The compare view lines up the two scripts and sorts every node into three buckets:
- Added - nodes present in the newer version but not the older one.
- Removed - nodes that were deleted between the two versions.
- Changed - nodes that exist in both but had a parameter edited.
For changed nodes it goes deeper than "something is different": it surfaces the edits that matter to a comp - a Write output path that moved, a colorspace that flipped, a node that got disabled or re-enabled, a knob value that shifted - so you see the substance of the change, not just its existence.
Catch what a turnover note misses
Turnovers and v-up comments are famously optimistic. "Minor tweaks" often hides a re-pathed Write, a Read swapped to a new plate, or a grade node quietly disabled. Comparing the two scripts directly removes the ambiguity: if a node moved, changed or vanished, it is in the diff. That is the difference between trusting a note and knowing what shipped.
No Nuke seat required
You do not need to open either project, and you do not need a free Nuke licence to sit idle while you eyeball two graphs side by side. Both scripts are parsed as text in the browser, so a producer, a supervisor or a vendor can review exactly what changed between versions without a Nuke install at all.
Where it fits
Use it when a client kicks back a version and you need to confirm what was actually addressed; when you inherit someone else's shot and want to see how it evolved; when a render looks different and you need to find the node that changed it; or as a review gate before a v-up leaves the studio. Pair the diff with the node graph viewer to see where in the tree those changes landed.
Parsed locally, nothing uploaded
Both versions are compared entirely in your browser. Nothing about either script is sent to a server. It runs on Nuke 14 to 16 scripts and starts at A$9/mo with a 14-day free trial.
Frequently asked questions
What does the version compare show?
It diffs two .nk scripts node-by-node and lists what was added, removed or changed - new or deleted nodes, and edits to things like Write paths, colorspaces and disabled state - so you see exactly what moved between two versions.
Do I need Nuke open to compare versions?
No. Both scripts are parsed as text in your browser, so you can compare v012 against v013 without a Nuke seat and without opening either project.
Which Nuke versions are supported?
Scripts from Nuke 14, 15 and 16. Because it reads the .nk text directly, the compare does not need Nuke installed.