A simple, reliable file-watcher that works the same way regardless of language or framework - useful glue for any workflow that needs a rebuild-on-save loop.
Where watchexec fits, based on its real tags and topics.
git clone https://github.com/watchexec/watchexec.gitSee the repository's README for language-specific setup steps.
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Software development often involves running the same commands over and over. Boring!
`watchexec` is a simple, standalone tool that watches a path and runs a command whenever it detects modifications.
Category: ⚡ Developer Productivity
Difficulty: Beginner
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