dintch ☆

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Description:
Check the integrity of your files

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.8,2025.07@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Security

Tags: security integrity file-checker cli macos

Install: brew install --cask dintch

About:
Dintch is a utility that verifies the cryptographic integrity of files using macOS extended attributes. It calculates and stores a checksum for each file, allowing you to quickly detect any unauthorized or accidental modifications. This provides a lightweight, non-intrusive layer of security for monitoring critical system and user files.

Key Features:

Uses macOS extended attributes to store checksums
Quickly verifies file integrity without altering files
Command-line interface for easy automation and scripting
Detects file tampering or corruption

Use Cases:

Monitoring critical system files for unauthorized changes
Verifying the integrity of sensitive documents or project files
Auditing file states before and after software updates

Alternatives:

Tripwire – Tripwire is a full-featured, enterprise-grade intrusion detection system, whereas Dintch is a lightweight, single-file integrity checker.
shasum – The native `shasum` command requires manual checksum management, while Dintch automates storage and verification using file attributes.

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