# Chokidar CLI
> Fast cross-platform file system change watcher

## Summary
Cross-platform file watcher CLI that monitors filesystem changes and runs commands when files are modified.

## Capabilities
- Watch files and directories for changes
- Execute commands when changes are detected
- Support for glob patterns
- Cross-platform file watching
- Debouncing and throttling of events

## When to Use
- User needs to run commands when files change
- User needs cross-platform file watching

## When NOT to Use
- User prefers watchexec or entr
- User needs more advanced build tool integration

## Related Tools
- [watchexec](/tools/watchexec) (alternative): watchexec is a Rust-based file watcher

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/chokidar-cli
