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entr vs watchexec
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| Fact | entr | watchexec |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Rust |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 5.7k | 7.2k |
| Latest | 5.9 | v2.7.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 10 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
watchexec replaces entr. Alternatives to entr →
Full replacementWatches a directory recursively and respects .gitignore, without piping a file list in.
entr
unsigned The latest release, 5.9, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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watchexec
unsigned The latest release, v2.7.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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