javimosch watch-cli Plugin
Watch files and execute npm scripts when files change. File watcher for development workflows.
Commands
File Monitoring
watch monitor files— Watch files and execute commands on change
Utility
watch _ _— Passthrough to watch CLI
Usage Examples
- "Watch for file changes"
- "Run tests on file change"
- "Watch this directory"
- "Execute command when files change"
Installation
npm install -g watch-cli
Examples
# Watch files and run command
watch monitor files "**/*.js" "npm test"
# Watch specific directory
watch monitor files "src/**/*.js" "npm run build"
# Multiple patterns
watch monitor files "**/*.js" "**/*.css" "npm run lint"
# Watch and run npm script
watch monitor files "**/*.js" "npm run test"
# Any watch command with passthrough
watch _ _ "**/*.js" "npm run build"
watch _ _ "src/**" "npm run dev"
Key Features
- Glob patterns - Flexible file matching
- Multiple patterns - Watch multiple file types
- Command execution - Run any command on change
- npm integration - Designed for npm workflows
- Environment variables - Exported for commands
- Debouncing - Prevents rapid execution
- Cross-platform - Works on all OS
- Simple - Easy to configure
Environment Variables
- WATCH_FILE - Changed file path
- WATCH_EVENT - Change event type
- WATCH_TIME - Timestamp of change
Notes
- Default debounce delay applies
- Can be used with any command
- Great for development workflows
- Works with build tools
- Supports all file types