Bash script + udev ruleset that beeps when USB storage is connected / removed
Tested on Manjaro Linux 5.11.1-1-MANJARO
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Clone the repository locally and enter its directory
$ git clone https://github.com/Czechball/usb-stick-alert.git && cd usb-stick-alert -
Copy the udev rules files to their directory
# cp *.rules /etc/udev/rules.d/ -
Copy the alert script to /lib/udev
# cp alert.sh /lib/udev/ -
Reload udev rules
# udevadm control --reload -
Fix PC Speaker permissions
# rmmod pcspkr && modprobe pcspkr
When a USB storage device is connected, you will hear 2 beeps. When it's disconnected, you will hear 8 beeps with changing pitch.