fswatch
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Fswatch Command: Watch Files And Directories
Use for watch files and directories with Fswatch. Exact CLI syntax to watch files and directories using Fswatch.
When to use this: Use for watch files and directories with Fswatch.
Command Syntax
fswatch <path/to/file> <path/to/directory> <path/to/another_directory/**/*.js> | xargs -n 1 <bash_command>fswatch <path/to/file> <path/to/directory> <path/to/another_directory/**/*.js> | xargs -n 1 <bash_command>Command Breakdown
-n- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to watch files and directories using Fswatch.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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