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Watchman Command: Add Trigger On File Change
Use for add trigger on file change with Watchman. Exact CLI syntax to add trigger on file change using Watchman.
When to use this: Use for add trigger on file change with Watchman.
Command Syntax
watchman -- trigger <path/to/watched_directory> <trigger_name> '<pattern>' -- <command>watchman -- trigger <path/to/watched_directory> <trigger_name> '<pattern>' -- <command>Live Command Builder
Final Command
watchman -- trigger <path/to/watched_directory> <trigger_name> '<pattern>' -- <command> Command Breakdown
--- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to add trigger on file change using Watchman.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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