# watcher
> Watch files and run commands when they change

## Summary
Watch directory files and execute commands on file changes

## Capabilities
- Watch files for changes
- Detect file creation and deletion
- Run specified commands on changes

## When to Use
- When auto-running commands on file changes

## When NOT to Use
- When you need complex build pipelines

## Related Tools
- [gaze](/tools/gaze) (complementary)
- [viddy](/tools/viddy) (complementary)
- [wfh](/tools/wfh) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/watcher
