gsmartcontrol
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Description:
Graphical user interface for smartctl
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 10@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: smartctl hard-drive hardware-monitoring system-utility diagnostics
Install: brew install gsmartcontrol
About:
GSmartControl is a graphical user interface for smartmontools, which monitors and analyzes hard disk health. It allows users to easily view S.M.A.R.T. data, run self-tests, and assess drive health without using command-line interfaces. This tool is essential for preventative maintenance and data integrity verification.
Key Features:
  • Graphical interface for smartctl commands
  • S.M.A.R.T. attribute analysis and interpretation
  • Built-in self-test initiation and monitoring
  • Supports ATA and SCSI drives
Use Cases:
  • Diagnosing potential hard drive failures
  • Verifying the health status of used or new storage media
  • Scheduling and reviewing drive self-tests
Alternatives:
  • smartctl – The command-line counterpart that GSmartControl wraps; GSmartControl provides a visual interface for easier data interpretation.
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 1:54am 10 0 VERSION_BUMP 0b275906
Nov 25, 2024 3:44pm 11 0 VERSION_BUMP 1c776f29
Sep 13, 2024 12:37pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 869ec0e8