chokidar
npmv5.0.0TypeScriptMinimal and efficient cross-platform file watching library
Overview
chokidar is an npm package that minimal and efficient cross-platform file watching library. The latest version is 5.0.0, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need minimal and efficient cross-platform file watching library and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Ships TypeScript type definitions.
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
Cons
- No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.
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Version history
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0.0latest | 7 months ago | MIT |
| 4.0.3 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 4.0.2 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 4.0.1 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 4.0.0 | 1 year ago | MIT |
| 3.6.0 | 2 years ago | MIT |
| 3.5.3 | 4 years ago | MIT |
| 3.5.2 | 5 years ago | MIT |
| 3.5.1 | 5 years ago | MIT |
| 3.5.0 | 5 years ago | MIT |
| 3.4.3 | 5 years ago | MIT |
| 3.4.2 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 3.4.1 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 3.4.0 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 3.3.1 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 3.3.0 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 3.2.3 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 3.2.2 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 3.2.1 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 3.2.0 | 6 years ago | MIT |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install chokidar?
Run `npm install chokidar` to add chokidar to your npm project.
What license is chokidar released under?
chokidar is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is chokidar?
chokidar has approximately 0 downloads per week and 3 known dependent packages.