# bat-extras: batwatch Watch for changes in one or more files, and print them with `bat`. Please note this watches filesystem files, and not command output like `watch(1)`. ## Usage batwatch [OPTIONS] FILE... ## Options | Short | Long | Description | | ----- | --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | | `--watcher=[watcher]` | Use a specific program to watch for file changes. See [below](#watchers) for more details. | | | `--clear` | Clear the screen before printing the files.
This is enabled by default. | | | `--no-clear` | Do not clear the screen before printing the files. | | | `--color` | Force color output. | | | `--no-color` | Force disable color output. | All remaining options are passed through to bat. ## Watchers Batwatch uses external programs to watch for file changes. Currently, the following programs are supported: - [entr](http://entrproject.org/) There is also a fallback `poll` watcher available. ## Installation This script is a part of the `bat-extras` suite of scripts. You can find install instructions [here](../README.md#installation). ## Issues? If you find an issue or have a feature suggestion, make a pull request or issue through GitHub! Contributions are always welcome.