submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by helloworld@lemmy.ml to c/linuxquestions@lemmy.zip

22 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Using a shell script, can I watch a folder and block program execution until a file in a certain folder changes?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] MyNameIsRichard@lemmy.ml 14 points 5 months ago

There is inotifywait which seems to do the job, The Wiki

this post was submitted on 25 Aug 2025

24 points (100.0% liked)

Linux Questions

3653 readers

23 users here now

Linux questions Rules (in addition of the Lemmy.zip rules)

Tips for giving and receiving help

Any rule violations will result in disciplinary actions

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS