Get inotify-tools on macOS and Linux Now!
inotify-tools is a library and a set of command-line programs providing a simple interface to inotify
Get inotify-tools with one command
Pick your system, reveal the step-by-step guide, copy the command, paste it into your terminal and press Enter. This command comes from the project's public source.
Command not yet published for this platform.
The directory is a work in progress; the project's own docs have the most up-to-date install instructions. We will not invent one.
Pastes into PowerShell and installs inotify-tools on your Windows machine in one step. Runs as your normal user account, and needs no administrator rights.
Command not yet published for this platform.
The directory is a work in progress; the project's own docs have the most up-to-date install instructions. We will not invent one.
Installs inotify-tools on your macOS or Linux machine and links it into your PATH — after this,
inotify-tools just works from any directory. Runs as your normal user account, and needs no administrator rights.
How to set up inotify-tools, step by step
- Press Win+R to open the Run dialog.
- Press Ctrl+V to paste the command you just copied.
- Press Enter. A PowerShell window will flash; the installer runs.
- Press Cmd+Space to open Spotlight.
- Type Terminal and press Enter to launch Terminal.
- Press Cmd+V to paste the command you just copied.
- Press Enter. The installer runs and finishes within a few seconds.
The command fetches the project's own installer, marks it unblocked, and runs it from memory. You do not need to save the file. If Windows asks "Do you want to allow this app to make changes?", click Yes — the installer needs to add itself to your PATH. On macOS, if the system blocks the script, open System Settings › Privacy & Security and click "Open Anyway" next to the blocked entry.
inotify-tools at a glance
- Installs with a single
command —
Homebrew. - Installs on macOS / Linux.
- Open source. Runs locally; no CommandLine Directory account needed.
- 3.4k stars — an actively used project.
inotify-tools doesn't publish a feature list we can quote, so this is what we verified ourselves.
About inotify-tools
inotify-tools is a library and a set of command-line programs providing a simple interface to inotify
| Category | Library / framework |
|---|---|
| Install method | Homebrew |
| Windows | no install command published |
| macOS / Linux | documented install command available |
| Price | Subscription plans from $9/mo · free Starter tier · team and enterprise plans |
| Command verified | From project source |
| Popularity | 3.4k stars on the project's public repository |
On mobile
inotify-tools is a command-line tool, so there is no phone app for it — a phone has no shell to run it in. You'll need a desktop, or a remote shell into a machine that has one.
inotify-tools is developed by its own authors. This page is an independent reference; we are not affiliated with or sponsored by the project. The command shown here was reproduced from the project's public documentation — always check the project's own documentation before running anything.