FileMonitor1.3.0

FileMonitor tracks filesystem activity on a Mac, exposing the events generated as processes interact with files. Its output can be formatted as pretty-printed JSON, making event data easier to read in a terminal or incorporate into scripts. The -filter option narrows results to a named process or to an item whose process or file path ends with the supplied name. The -skipApple option removes events associated with Apple platform binaries, helping focus the view on other activity.

It suits developers, administrators, and technically minded Mac users investigating file access, observing application behavior, or following changes during system work. As a System Tools utility for macOS, it provides a focused event monitor rather than a general file manager or desktop search tool.

FileMonitor 1.3.0 runs on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs and is distributed as freeware. Its approval flow includes an extension that loads after approval; macOS then asks for permission for DNSMonitor to monitor DNS traffic, and choosing Allow grants that permission. The command-line filtering and JSON formatting make it practical for both quick interactive inspection and further processing in shell-based workflows.