bat-extras: batwatch

Watch for changes in files or command output, and print them with bat.

Usage

batwatch [OPTIONS] FILE...

batwatch [OPTIONS] --command COMMAND [ARG...]

Short	Long	Description
	`--command`\|`-x`	Execute a command on an interval.
	`--file`\|`-f`	Watch a file for changes.
	`--watcher=[watcher]`	Use a specific program to watch for file changes. See below for more details.
	`--interval=[seconds]`	The interval for executing commands.
	`--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.

Batwatch uses external programs to watch for file changes. Currently, the following programs are supported:

There is also a fallback poll watcher available.

This script is a part of the bat-extras suite of scripts. You can find install instructions here.

If you find an issue or have a feature suggestion, make a pull request or issue through GitHub! Contributions are always welcome.