file change monitor that receives notifications when the contents of the specified files or directories are modified
Publisher’s description
What is fswatch?
fswatch by emcrisostomo is open-source Windows software. It is written in Shell.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (PolarGoose/fswatch-for-Windows) has 1 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “fswatch binary for Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: fswatch is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is fswatch safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
69501BF371160805458C1B603734718F141E614BF60E9CE9485259BB91013661· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.18.3Latest | May 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id emcrisostomo.fswatch -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install fswatchInformation
- Publisher
- emcrisostomo
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/PolarGoose/fswatch-for-Windows
- Written in
- Shell
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.18.3
- Released
- May 30, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 30, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1
- winget ID
- emcrisostomo.fswatch
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is fswatch free?
Yes. fswatch is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is fswatch safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install fswatch with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does fswatch run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use fswatch without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.