Run a Bash command after file changes [UNIX]

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  1. entr

    Run arbitrary commands when files change

    This blog post shows how to run a Bash command every time a file changes on a UNIX system. To achieve this goal, we can use the entr project. It has been tested on Ubuntu and macOS.

  2. Stream

    Stream - Scalable APIs for Chat, Feeds, Moderation, & Video. Stream helps developers build engaging apps that scale to millions with performant and flexible Chat, Feeds, Moderation, and Video APIs and SDKs powered by a global edge network and enterprise-grade infrastructure.

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  3. HomeBrew

    🍺 The missing package manager for macOS (or Linux)

    On macOS, entr can be installed with Homebrew:

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