How to use nodemon with .env files?

Question

I am using an .env file to hold environment variables for the server. This works if I run the server with foreman start. But it doesn\'t work with nodemon.

I would

Answer 1

Use the -w key to specify nodemon what to watch additionally.

"scripts": {
    "dev": "env-cmd nodemon -w app -w *.js -w .env server.js"
}

Don't forget rerun npm run dev