watchman

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Watchman Commands

Watchman command syntax with verified terminal examples.

Commands

8 commands for Watchman

watchman Search

Watchman Command: Add Trigger On File Change

watchman -- trigger <path/to/watched_directory> <trigger_name> '<pattern>' -- <command>

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Watchman Command: Delete All Watched Directories

watchman watch-del-all

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Watchman Command: Delete Trigger From Watched Directory

watchman trigger-del <path/to/watched_directory> <trigger_name>

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Watchman Command: Delete Watch Directory

watchman watch-del <path/to/watched_directory>

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Watchman Command: List Triggers On Watched Directory

watchman trigger-list <path/to/watched_directory>

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Watchman Command: List Watched Directories

watchman watch-list

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Watchman Command: Shutdown Watchman Server

watchman shutdown-server

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Watchman Command: Watch Project Directory

watchman watch-project <path/to/directory>

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FAQ

Coverage: Focused examples for common Watchman workflows.

Verified version: current stable LTS.

Verification: Test commands in a disposable workspace and submit notes for edge cases.