filemonitor ☆

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Description:
Monitor filesystem activity

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.3.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: monitoring filesystem utilities diagnostics security

Install: brew install --cask filemonitor

About:
FileMonitor is a lightweight utility that provides real-time visibility into filesystem activity on macOS. It tracks file creation, modification, and deletion events, helping users diagnose issues and monitor for suspicious behavior. The tool offers a clean interface to filter and analyze events efficiently.

Key Features:

Real-time filesystem event monitoring
Filtering by process and event type
Low system resource footprint
User-friendly graphical interface

Use Cases:

Debugging application file I/O issues
Monitoring for unauthorized file changes

Alternatives:

fswatch – Command-line tool vs FileMonitor's GUI approach
lsof – Lists open files vs real-time monitoring

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