hook file creation in python

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I'm working on a program, where in some part of it, it needs to listen to the OP for when files are created/saved, so I can work on said file. I know the basic concept of hooking, but I don't know exactly how to implement it in this specific use(I know how to attach a hook to a specific PID, but here I need to listen to all processes and see if one of them is creating a file). I'm using pydbg for my hooking needs, but if your answer uses something different, feel free to still answer. Thanks :)

programmers.stackexchange.com might be a better forum. They allow design questions. — jww, Jan 31 '14 at 03:19

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:17

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It seems you need something like watchdog, pyinotify or python-inotify. You can also see this SO question for other options.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:17

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answered Jan 31 '14 at 00:02

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Thanks :) The question you referred me to had the answer I was looking for! Helped a lot – user3255424 Feb 17 '14 at 22:30

hook file creation in python

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