File Sentinel
File monitor for listening to text files and saving the last line of content. It can monitor files like .zsh_history or .bash_history, automatically saving shell history, helping you easily search recent terminal commands and ensuring you never forget any command again.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
- Lightweight
Features
- Dark Mode
- Ad-free
- No Tracking
- No registration required
- Monitor File Changes
- Sits in the MenuBar
- Change Monitor
Tags
- Log Monitoring
- file-monitoring
File Sentinel News & Activities
Recent activities
POX added File Sentinel as alternative to FolderChangesView, FileActivityWatch, Directory Monitor and File Watcher Utlities- POX added File Sentinel
File Sentinel information
Developed by
Wang Chujiang Licensing
Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase that costs $3, and / or subscription that costs $1 per month + free version with limited functionality.Alternatives
11 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
What is File Sentinel?
File monitor for listening to text files and saving the last line of content. It can monitor files like .zsh_history or .bash_history, automatically saving shell history, helping you easily search recent terminal commands and ensuring you never forget any command again. No need to open the terminal; quickly access your command history, with full-text search support, making it easier and faster to query historical records.
Features:
- Command Search: Quickly find the command you need.
- Pin Commands: Save frequently used commands for quick access.
- Menu Bar Access: Access command history directly from the menu bar for seamless integration.
- Automatic Deduplication: Listens and automatically removes duplicate command records.
- Import History Records: Import existing shell history before listening.
FileSentinel is a tool for monitoring text file changes, leveraging macOS’s generated .zsh_history file to track terminal commands. It supports all popular shells: zsh (default on macOS), bash, and fish shell, and also allows you to import other history files.
Whether for debugging, recalling complex commands, or improving work efficiency, FileSentinel is your go-to solution for easily navigating your terminal command history.
