fsevent_watch ☆
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Description:
macOS FSEvents client
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: macos filesystem monitoring developer-tools cli
Install: brew install fsevent_watch
About:
FseventWatch is a command-line utility that interfaces directly with the macOS FSEvents API to monitor filesystem changes. It provides a low-level, efficient alternative to tools like fswatch or watchman by exposing raw event data. This makes it ideal for developers needing precise control over file system monitoring scripts and workflows.
Key Features:
  • Direct interface with macOS FSEvents API
  • Outputs raw event data for scripting
  • Low overhead and efficient resource usage
  • Command-line interface for easy integration
Use Cases:
  • Triggering build scripts upon file changes
  • Debugging filesystem event activity
  • Monitoring specific directories for changes in real-time
Alternatives:
  • fswatch – fswatch is a multi-platform file change monitor with higher-level abstractions, whereas FseventWatch provides raw macOS-specific data.
  • watchman – watchman is a Facebook-developed service for watching files and triggering actions, offering more complex features but with higher overhead.
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 5:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4f98433d
Sep 13, 2024 7:51am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9443e423
Nov 25, 2022 5:51am 0 VERSION_BUMP cb17fb2f
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