File Monitor vs Sloth
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
File Monitor
8.0FSEvents client
Sloth
8.0Displays all open files and sockets in use by all running processes
| Metric | File Monitor | Sloth |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 199 |
| 90-day Installs | 33 | 448 |
| 365-day Installs | 86 | 1.9K |
| Version | 2.0 | 3.6 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 785 | 8.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 130 | 168 |
| Open Issues | - | 3 |
| License | — | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | Python | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 2, 2017 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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)
Sloth
Sloth is a powerful macOS utility that provides a graphical interface for viewing all open files, directories, sockets, and other system resources in use by running processes. It offers real-time monitoring and filtering capabilities, making it an essential tool for developers and system administrators who need to troubleshoot or understand system resource usage.
Sloth displays all open files, directories, sockets, pipes, and devices in use by running processes on macOS.
Pros
- + Provides a user-friendly GUI for system resource monitoring, making it accessible to both developers and non-technical users.
- + Real-time updates and filtering capabilities enhance its utility for troubleshooting and system analysis.
- + Open-source with a permissive BSD-3-Clause license, fostering community contributions and transparency.
Cons
- - The app icon display issue on certain macOS versions may affect user experience.
- - While the GUI is helpful, some users might prefer the command-line functionality of lsof.