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File Monitor vs Fresh
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
File Monitor
8.0FSEvents client
Fresh
7.0Keep your recently modified files at hand and up-to-date
| Metric | File Monitor | Fresh |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 90 |
| 90-day Installs | 33 | 249 |
| 365-day Installs | 86 | 741 |
| Version | 2.0 | 4.0.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 785 | 3.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 130 | 378 |
| Open Issues | - | 61 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Dec 2, 2017 | Aug 20, 2022 |
Reviews
File Monitor
File 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.
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)
Fresh
Fresh is a macOS app that keeps your recently modified files easily accessible, ideal for developers and designers who frequently work with multiple files. It offers real-time monitoring and customization options for file organization.
Monitors and organizes recently modified files for quick access.
Pros
- + Efficiently keeps track of recently modified files
- + Real-time monitoring for immediate access to updates
- + Customizable file organization options
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature may hinder timely access to new features
- - Appeals mainly to a niche developer audience