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Chokidar CLI
Fast cross-platform file system change watcher
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.
When to use this tool
✓ Good fit when
- User needs to run commands when files change
- User needs cross-platform file watching
✕ Avoid when
- User prefers watchexec or entr
- User needs more advanced build tool integration
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