inotifywait

by thekidv1.10

thekid.inotifywait

Last updated Apr 28, 2026

A port of the inotifywait tool for Windows

Install with winget

$ winget install --id thekid.inotifywait --exact --version 1.10

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v1.10

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	zip	-		Direct
arm64	zip	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install inotifywait on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id thekid.inotifywait --exact --version 1.10. winget downloads the installer from thekid and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install inotifywait silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id thekid.inotifywait --exact 1.10 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall inotifywait via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id thekid.inotifywait --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from inotifywait's Apps & Features entry.

Is inotifywait free?

inotifywait is distributed under BSD. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/thekid/inotify-win) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does inotifywait work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls inotifywait directly from the publisher.

How do I keep inotifywait up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id thekid.inotifywait --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of inotifywait from microsoft/winget-pkgs.