Watch a folder for changes using node.js, and print file paths when they are changed

Question

I\'m trying to write a node.js script that watches for changes in a directory of files, and then prints the files that are changed. How can I modify this script so that it w

Answer 1

Why not just use the old fs.watch? Its pretty straightforward.

fs.watch('/path/to/folder', (eventType, filename) => {
console.log(eventType);
// could be either 'rename' or 'change'. new file event and delete
// also generally emit 'rename'
console.log(filename);
})

For more info and details about the options param, see Node fs Docs