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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.
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