You have git for version control. You have tests for quality. You have CI/CD for deployment. But you're missing one thing: continuous file change monitoring.
The Problem
Between git commits, anything can happen to your files:
- AI tools modify code without telling you
- Build scripts overwrite configs
- Team members edit files simultaneously
- Accidental deletions go unnoticed
Enter CodeFootprint
A macOS app that watches your project folders 24/7:
- Automatic: No manual steps needed
- Complete: Every change recorded with full diff
- Fast: Lightweight monitoring, zero impact on performance
- Private: Everything stays on your Mac
Use Cases
- AI coding safety: Monitor what AI tools change
- Debugging: Find when a bug was introduced
- Learning: Understand your coding patterns
- Accountability: Track who changed what (team scenarios)
Get it: Search "CodeFootprint" on the Mac App Store
Star it: https://github.com/Huaian666/CodeFootprint
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