fswatch 1.18.3

file change monitor that receives notifications when the contents of the specified files or directories are modified

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About fswatch

file change monitor that receives notifications when the contents of the specified files or directories are modified

Technical details

Publisheremcrisostomo
Version1.18.3
LicenseGPL-3.0
Installer typezip
Architecturex64
Package IDemcrisostomo.fswatch
DependenciesMicrosoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64

Install fswatch from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=emcrisostomo.fswatch -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=emcrisostomo.fswatch -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=emcrisostomo.fswatch -e

Frequently asked questions

Is fswatch free?

Yes. fswatch is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.

What is the latest version of fswatch?

The latest version is 1.18.3.

Is it safe to download fswatch?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 69501bf371160805458c1b603734718f141e614bf60e9ce9485259bb91013661.

Which Windows versions does fswatch support?

fswatch runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall fswatch?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find fswatch and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=emcrisostomo.fswatch -e.

Is there a portable version of fswatch?

Yes. fswatch is available as a portable ZIP archive (fswatch-cygwin-x64.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.

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