FSMonitor

FSMonitor is a handy tool that lets you keep an eye on how your system behaves. You can see all the files that have been created or changed while you're recording the system events. It's like having a security camera for your computer's files!

Different Viewing Modes

You can check out the information in various modes and use multiple filters to sift through the recorded data. Plus, you can track files right within Finder or even in Terminal. If you need to share what you've found, FSMonitor lets you export this info into TXT or JSON files.

Getting Started with FSMonitor

To kick things off with the FSMonitor app, you'll first need to start recording system events. The app will then catch all the files that have been changed in any way and automatically create a tree view. This makes it super easy to spot exactly where each item is located.

Real-Time Updates

One cool thing about FSMonitor is that its representation updates in real time! So if you want to take a closer look at a specific file, just pause the recording process. Just a heads up, though—this tree can get pretty complex pretty quickly!

The Inspector Panel

The app comes with an Inspector panel where you can find loads of information about each item, like when it was created or modified and details about related events such as category, flags, and ID.

Viewing Options

Apart from the default tree view, FSMonitor lets you check out captured info in table, browser, or text views. These options might be easier to use when you're searching for certain files.

Advanced Search Tool

FSMonitor's search tool is pretty cool too! It allows you to set up complex filtering rules based on event categories like create, delete, move, modify content, or even if a specific keyword appears in the file path.

Troubleshooting Made Easy

This tool is super useful when you're troubleshooting your system since it shows exactly which files are affected and how they got changed.

Accessing Files Easily

You can view your files directly in Finder or open them in Terminal with FSMonitor. Plus, sharing this information with others is as simple as exporting it!