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Chokidar CLI

Fast cross-platform file system change watcher

File Management linuxmacoswindows JavaScript MIT

Description

Chokidar CLI is a fast, cross-platform command-line utility to watch file system changes. It wraps the popular chokidar Node.js library, providing reliable file watching with glob pattern support and command execution on changes.

AI 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

Use When

  • User needs to run commands when files change
  • User needs cross-platform file watching

Avoid When

  • x User prefers watchexec or entr
  • x User needs more advanced build tool integration

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