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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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[–] 3 points 1 year ago

The simplest solution is entr, I use it a lot for development - https://www.linuxbash.sh/post/entr-rerun-commands-when-files-change

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