Is inotify-tools safe to use?

inotify-tools has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (4.25.9.0). DepScope rates its health at 56/100 (high risk).

What is the latest version of inotify-tools?

The latest version of inotify-tools is 4.25.9.0, released 2026-02-14.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of inotify-tools.

No, inotify-tools is actively maintained. Latest release: 4.25.9.0 (2026-02-14).

DepScope has no curated alternatives for inotify-tools at this time.

inotify-tools is licensed under GPL-2.0-or-later.

homebrewv4.25.9.0

C library and command-line programs providing a simple interface to inotify

License GPL-2.0-or-later1 versions1 maintainers3 deps22 weekly dl

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Health

safe to use

[email protected] is safe to use (health: 56/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

20/25

maintenance

0/20

popularity

25/25

security

9/15

maturity

2/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Dependencies (3)

API access

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Last updated · 2026-02-14T15:34:25Z