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File Monitor
filemon · v2.0 • deprecated
1
8.0
FSEvents client
brew install --cask filemon 2
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Install trend
Trust Score 1/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026File Monitor is a real-time file system monitoring tool that tracks file changes using FSEvents. It's particularly useful for developers and security professionals needing to audit file activities or integrate monitoring into larger systems.
Monitors file system events in real-time to detect changes and modifications.
Maturity: The project appears stable with active community interest and regular updates.
Community: The app has been positively mentioned on Hacker News and Reddit, indicating recognition within developer communities.
Pros
- + Real-time file monitoring capability
- + Open-source with active community support
- + Useful for code auditing and security monitoring
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some historical macOS compatibility issues (resolved)
Community Mentions
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Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown