reflex
Run commands when files change
TLDR
SYNOPSIS
reflex [-r regex] [-d dir] [-R exclude] [options] command
DESCRIPTION
reflex watches files and runs commands on changes. It's a flexible file watcher for development.Regex patterns filter which files trigger. Multiple patterns combine for complex matching.Service mode runs a long-running process. The process restarts on changes.Exclusions ignore vendor directories or build output. Prevents unnecessary rebuilds.Configuration files define complex watch rules. Multiple watchers in one file.
PARAMETERS
-r REGEX
Include pattern.-R REGEX
Exclude pattern.-d DIR
Watch directory.-s
Start service (no initial run).-g GLOB
Glob pattern.-c CONFIG
Config file.--all
Match all files.--decoration MODE
Output decoration.
CONFIGURATION
.reflex
Project-level configuration file defining watch rules, one per line, with regex patterns and commands. Loaded automatically when present in the current directory.
INSTALL
CAVEATS
Polling fallback on some filesystems. Rapid changes may batch. Initial run may not be wanted.
HISTORY
Reflex was created as a simple, flexible file watcher. It focuses on development workflow automation with minimal configuration.
SEE ALSO
entr(1), watchman(1), fswatch(1), inotifywait(1)
