A short python script to monitor filesize changes and to email the file contents to a gmail user once the file is no longer being changed. Useful for keeping track of data-generating programs and as an early alert system for data collection problems.

Features

  • Monitors a file for size changes over time
  • Alerts user by email when file changes stop
  • Emails file contents to user as attachment
  • Works specifically with gmail

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Additional Project Details

Intended Audience

Science/Research

User Interface

Console/Terminal

Programming Language

Python

Related Categories

Python Email Software, Python Test and Measurement Software

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2010-04-29