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file-watcher

Monitor files and directories for changes and execute specified commands.

1|Updated Feb 25, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#monitoring#scripting#event-driven#build tools#file watcher
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival --skill file-watcher-winsorllc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: file-watcher
Source: https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival/tree/main/.pi/skills/file-watcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/winsorllc/upgraded-carnival --skill file-watcher-winsorllc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of monitoring files and directories for changes, allowing you to trigger specific commands or scripts in response to events like creation, modification, or deletion.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Monitoring: Watch directories or specific files for any changes.
  • Event-Driven Execution: Automatically run commands or scripts when events occur.
  • Customizable Events: Specify which events (create, modify, delete, etc.) should trigger actions.
  • Use Case: Automatically rebuild your project whenever a source file is modified, or process a new log file as soon as it's created.

Quick Start

Watch the './src' directory for any changes and run the 'npm run build' command.

Frequently Asked Questions about file-watcher

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor files for changes and automatically run a build command?▼

To monitor files for changes and run a build command, you can watch a directory like './src' and configure an event-driven script to execute 'npm run build' automatically whenever a modification is detected.

Can I watch directories recursively and filter specific file events?▼

Yes, you can watch directories recursively and apply pattern matching to filter specific file events. The monitoring process supports filtering by creation, modification, or deletion events to trigger targeted execution.

Does file monitoring work in the background without blocking the terminal?▼

Yes, file monitoring supports background execution, allowing the event-driven watcher to run without blocking your terminal session while continuously queuing and debouncing specified commands upon detecting file modifications.

When do I need event-driven file watching with debouncing?▼

You need event-driven file watching with debouncing when processing frequent file modifications, such as rebuilding a project during active development, preventing duplicate command execution by grouping rapid successive file save events.

What is the best way to process new log files as soon as they are created?▼

The best way to process new log files upon creation is to set up a directory watcher filtered specifically for file creation events, triggering a custom processing script automatically as soon as the new log file appears.

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