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entr vs nodemon
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| Fact | entr | nodemon |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | JavaScript |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 5.7k | 27k |
| Latest | 5.9 | v3.1.14 |
| Last push | 2026-10-16 | 2026-09-12 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 51 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
entr replaces nodemon. Alternatives to nodemon →
PartialRuns any command when listed files change, with no restart handling or config file.
entr
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nodemon
- v3.1.142026-02-20get watch working on windows (cfebe2f), closes #2270
- v3.1.132026-02-19TypeScript definition for 'restart' args (5c03715), closes #2265
- v3.1.122026-02-19bump minimatch (9376af3), closes #2267
- v3.1.112025-11-11script.start with missing file (8d927f1), closes #2258
- v3.1.102025-04-23update types and jsdocs (#2232) (297c7c7), closes #2231
entr
unsigned The latest release, 5.9, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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nodemon
unsigned The latest release, v3.1.14, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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