file-watcher-setup
Set up cross-platform file system watching with debouncing and efficient change detection
Best use case
file-watcher-setup is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Set up cross-platform file system watching with debouncing and efficient change detection
Teams using file-watcher-setup should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/file-watcher-setup/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How file-watcher-setup Compares
| Feature / Agent | file-watcher-setup | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Set up cross-platform file system watching with debouncing and efficient change detection
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# file-watcher-setup
Set up cross-platform file system watching with debouncing, efficient change detection, and proper resource management.
## Capabilities
- Watch files and directories
- Configure debouncing
- Handle recursive watching
- Filter file types
- Detect add/change/delete events
- Handle watcher errors
- Resource cleanup
## Input Schema
```json
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"projectPath": { "type": "string" },
"watchLibrary": { "enum": ["chokidar", "native", "nsfw"] },
"debounceMs": { "type": "number", "default": 300 }
},
"required": ["projectPath"]
}
```
## Chokidar Example
```javascript
const chokidar = require('chokidar');
const watcher = chokidar.watch('/path/to/watch', {
ignored: /(^|[\/\\])\../,
persistent: true,
ignoreInitial: true,
awaitWriteFinish: {
stabilityThreshold: 300,
pollInterval: 100
}
});
watcher
.on('add', path => console.log(`Added: ${path}`))
.on('change', path => console.log(`Changed: ${path}`))
.on('unlink', path => console.log(`Removed: ${path}`));
```
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- `file-dialog-abstraction`
- `file-system-integration` processRelated Skills
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