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Description:
Drive failure monitoring tool

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.2.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: smart monitoring hard-drive system-utility health macos

Install: brew install --cask smartreporter-free

About:
SMARTReporter Free is a utility for macOS that monitors internal drive health using S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) data. It proactively checks for signs of impending drive failure and alerts the user via visual notifications or email before data loss occurs. This tool helps users maintain system integrity by providing an early warning system for storage hardware issues.

Key Features:

Real-time S.M.A.R.T. status monitoring for internal drives
Configurable failure prediction algorithms (light, medium, heavy)
Visual and email notifications for drive failures
Menu bar status indicator for quick health checks

Use Cases:

Preventing data loss by detecting early signs of hard drive failure
Monitoring the health of external or internal storage on a Mac
Automated system health checks for peace of mind

Alternatives:

DriveDx – DriveDx offers more advanced predictive health analysis and supports external drives in the paid version, whereas SMARTReporter Free is limited to internal drives.
smartmontools – smartmontools is a command-line utility offering granular control, lacking the native GUI and ease of use of SMARTReporter.

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