FSMonitor
FSMonitor is a macOS developer tool that provides real-time monitoring and visualization of all file system changes on your Mac. It tracks file creation, deletion, content modifications, renames, and attribute changes as they happen, displaying this information in an easy-to-read interface. The app is primarily used by developers, system administrators, and power users who need to monitor file system activity for debugging, security auditing, or understanding how applications interact with the file system. It's particularly useful for troubleshooting software issues, monitoring application behavior, or tracking down unexpected file modifications.
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1 suggestionFSMonitor appears to be abandoned or no longer actively maintained by its developer. The latest version 1.2 has not been updated for Apple Silicon compatibility, and there's no indication of ongoing development. For file system monitoring on Apple Silicon Macs, consider switching to File Monitor, which serves the same purpose and is available as a native alternative. File Monitor provides similar real-time file system monitoring capabilities with a modern interface designed for current macOS versions. While you'll need to familiarize yourself with a new interface, it offers the same core functionality you rely on.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
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