FREE & OPEN SOURCE

CmdMon

Lightweight Windows service that monitors and logs every command prompt and PowerShell session launched on your machine. Windows 7+.

⬇ Download v1.0.0
FEATURES

What CmdMon Does

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Automatic Logging

Runs as a Windows service — starts at boot, logs every cmd.exe and powershell.exe launch automatically.

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CSV Log File

All entries saved to a simple CSV with timestamp, process ID, and full command line. Open in any text editor or Excel.

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System Tray Control

Green "C>" icon in the notification area. Right-click to enable/disable monitoring, view the log, or open the log folder.

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Windows 7+

Works on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11. No extra runtime required — uses built-in .NET Framework 4.x.

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Low Resource Usage

Uses WMI event subscriptions — no polling, no CPU overhead. Sits quietly until a command is launched.

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Running History

Log keeps growing — every command, every session, all in one place. Great for auditing, troubleshooting, or curiosity.

HOW IT WORKS

Get Started in 3 Steps

1

Download & Extract

Download the zip and extract it anywhere on your PC.

2

Run Installer as Admin

Right-click install.bat and select Run as administrator. The installer compiles the code and sets up the Windows service.

3

Done

The service starts automatically. A green "C>" icon appears in your system tray. Right-click it to control monitoring or view the log.

DOWNLOAD

Get CmdMon v1.0.0

Free. No registration. No data collection. Just a zip file.

⬇ Download CmdMon v1.0.0

~20 KB • Requires .NET Framework 4.x (included in Windows 7+)

CHANGELOG

Release History

v1.0.0
July 31, 2026
  • Initial release
  • Windows service monitors cmd.exe and powershell.exe process creation
  • CSV log with timestamp, PID, and full command line
  • System tray icon with enable/disable, view log, open folder
  • Auto-start on boot via Windows service
  • Installer batch script with one-click setup
  • Uninstaller included
SUPPORT

Support CmdMon

CmdMon is and always will be free. If it's saved you time, helped you troubleshoot, or you just appreciate the tool — consider buying me a coffee ☕

$ Cash App @ezsee

No account needed. Any amount appreciated. 🙏