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reflex

Watch a directory and rerun a command when files change

File Management linuxmacos Go MIT

Description

Reflex is a small tool to watch a directory and rerun a command when certain files change. It supports glob patterns for file matching and can run multiple commands with different watch patterns simultaneously.

AI Summary

Go-based file watcher that reruns commands when matching files change

Capabilities

  • + Watch directories for file changes
  • + Run commands when files matching patterns change
  • + Support glob patterns for file matching
  • + Run multiple watchers simultaneously

Use When

  • You need to rerun commands when files change
  • You want file watching with glob pattern support

Avoid When

  • x You need a simple single-command file watcher (use entr)

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