watchexec
Agent-readyGit & GitHubProductivityFile watching, automation, and dev loops from the terminal.
File watching, automation, and dev loops from the terminal. Built by watchexec.
Task fit
file watching, automation, and dev loops from the terminal.
Lane
Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.
Operator brief
Use watchexec for file watching, automation, and dev loops from the terminal.
Run `watchexec -e ts,tsx npm test` and see what comes back.
Repository family
watchexec
First trust check
watchexec responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
Safe first loop
Install, verify, then run one real command.
GitHub review loop
Install command
$ brew install watchexecOperator pack
Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.
Verify
$ watchexec --versionwatchexec responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
First real command
$ watchexec -e ts,tsx npm testFirst steps
- 01Install watchexec.
- 02Run `watchexec --version` first.
- 03Start with `watchexec -e ts,tsx npm test`.
- 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.
When to use / hold off when
Best for
file watching, automation, and dev loops from the terminal.
Use this when
You work with productivity workflows and want a fast terminal interface.
Hold off when
Trust and constraints
Why operators pick it
- watchexec fits git & github well, especially for file watching, automation, and dev loops from the terminal.
- 2,006 homebrew installs (30d).
- Easy to automate.
Constraints
- Output is mostly plain text.
- Better for local use than CI.
Repository context
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