I use Docker to achieve a similar thing... 1) Boot up a new Ubuntu docker container 2) Run command / script 3) Use `docker diff` to see what changes to the fil

I use Docker to achieve a similar thing... 1) Boot up a new Ubuntu docker container 2) Run command / script 3) Use `docker diff` to see what changes to the filesystem were made Obviously it's only useful for some commands, but at least it's safe :-)