Entr: Rerun your build when files change

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  1. air

    ☁️ Live reload for Go apps

    I've also used Air[0] (and before that Gin) which says is for Go programs but lets you configure the commands and filters to work with any language/build.

    [0] https://github.com/cosmtrek/air

  2. InfluxDB

    InfluxDB – Built for High-Performance Time Series Workloads. InfluxDB 3 OSS is now GA. Transform, enrich, and act on time series data directly in the database. Automate critical tasks and eliminate the need to move data externally. Download now.

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  3. watchexec

    Executes commands in response to file modifications

    I’ve been a happy user of watchexec[0] for the past few months but Entr seems cool.

    https://github.com/watchexec/watchexec

  4. macwatch

    Simple utility to watch files on macOS

    I wrote my own file watching utility for macos: https://github.com/drpriver/macwatch

    does a similar thing.

  5. FileWatcher

    A file and folder monitor that can send notifications, perform actions, or execute a command when a file or folder is changed. (by TechieGuy12)

  6. Watch

    Watches for changes in a directory tree and reruns a command in an acme win or just on the terminal. (by eaburns)

  7. SaaSHub

    SaaSHub - Software Alternatives and Reviews. SaaSHub helps you find the best software and product alternatives

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