Can nodemon be used on file relocation (instead of modification)?

Question

I have files in the following folder structure:

Can I setup Nodemon to restart when .primary is moved to another folder (typically a sibling folder, at same level)?

Example:

Move .primary:
- fromapp/en_160x600_PROG_RESID_Children
- to app/en_160x600_PROG_TOUR_Baby.

I've tried multiple variations & attempts with this command, but so far nothing detects the file relocation:

nodemon --watch app/**/.primary --exec "brunch watch --server"

That's what I ended up doing, but the issue was with the actual filename I was using. Files must have a prefix, can't just start off with a `.` period. — chamberlainpi, Apr 12 '16 at 21:00

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 12 '16 at 20:57

Nevermind, just figured it out.

Nodemon watches filenames with the specified extension (note the strong emphasis on EXTENSION).

While the file I was watching does end with a primary extension, it actually MUST have a filename before the period. It cannot simply end with a .nameOfYourExtension.

My guess is that internally it must check for {your-watch-path}/*{your-extension}, which in my case was: app/*.primary, so no wonder I had issues!

After changing my setup to use focus.primary, nodemon picks up the file relocation correctly.

Can nodemon be used on file relocation (instead of modification)?

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