About watchman
Watches files and records, or triggers actions, when they change.
watchman 2025.02.24.00
Watches files and records, or triggers actions, when they change.
- By watchman
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Feb 24, 2025
Technical details
| Publisher | watchman |
|---|---|
| Version | 2025.02.24.00 |
| Release date | 2025-02-24 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | neutral |
| Package ID | facebook.watchman |
| Dependencies | Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64 |
Install watchman from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=facebook.watchman -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=facebook.watchman -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=facebook.watchman -e
watchman version history
2025.2.10.0 Feb 10, 2025
2024.12.02.00
Frequently asked questions
Is watchman free?
Yes. watchman is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of watchman?
The latest version is 2025.02.24.00, released on Feb 24, 2025.
Is it safe to download watchman?
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 8550b79b3620f6eabc81544ab767cc94883750efbb3a4127423f52fc420bfbed.
Which Windows versions does watchman support?
watchman runs on Windows and is available for any architecture systems.
How do I uninstall watchman?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find watchman and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=facebook.watchman -e.
Is there a portable version of watchman?
Yes. watchman is available as a portable ZIP archive (watchman-v2025.02.24.00-windows.zip, any architecture) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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