How to run a cron job in ubuntu that looks for a new file in a particular directory and runs a script when a file is added to a directory

Asked Aug 24 '17 at 06:05

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I have a script to convert files, but each time i have to copy that script to the directory where my files are located and open a terminal and run that script every time i need to perform that action. I have an idea of running a cron job to look after new files to a specific directory, and if any new file is added the script must start executing.

Help me out! Thanks in advance

asked Aug 24 '17 at 06:05

Deepesh M

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So, what is the question? If you need help running cron, read `man crontab` and `man 5 crontab`. – James Brown Aug 24 '17 at 06:09
ohhk! i ll get back after finding ways with man crontab. thank you :-) – Deepesh M Aug 24 '17 at 06:13

How to run a cron job in ubuntu that looks for a new file in a particular directory and runs a script when a file is added to a directory

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