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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 5:24pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	4f98433d
Sep 13, 2024 7:51am		0	VERSION_BUMP	9443e423