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Run a shell script whenever a file in a certain directory changes? (lemmy.ml)
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Using a shell script, can I watch a folder and block program execution until a file in a certain folder changes?

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[–] 5 points 1 year ago

Maybe inotify or one of those "watcher" (not "watch") tools available, but I don't remember which one to use.

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