Yes, FSMonitor is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall FSMonitor?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask fsmonitor`. Homebrew will remove FSMonitor and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to FSMonitor?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update FSMonitor to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask fsmonitor` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does FSMonitor work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, FSMonitor can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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FSMonitor

Name: FSMonitor
Availability: InStock

Visualize filesystem changes in realtime

System UtilitiesFree

v1.2,137

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask fsmonitor

How to Install FSMonitor on Mac

Follow these steps to install FSMonitor using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask fsmonitor
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask fsmonitor
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm fsmonitor is installed, then try `fsmonitor --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch FSMonitor
Run `fsmonitor` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

What is FSMonitor?

Visualize filesystem changes in realtime

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about FSMonitor

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask fsmonitor`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `fsmonitor` from Terminal.

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FSMonitor

Visualize filesystem changes in realtime

System UtilitiesFree

v1.2,137

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask fsmonitor

How to Install FSMonitor on Mac

Follow these steps to install FSMonitor using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask fsmonitor
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask fsmonitor
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm fsmonitor is installed, then try `fsmonitor --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch FSMonitor
Run `fsmonitor` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).