fallow watch
Get dead code results each time you save a file. Fallow watch re-runs dead code analysis when files change.
Keep fallow watch open while you edit, and see new dead code as you save. Watch mode re-runs dead code analysis when files change. Fallow debounces saves. Press Ctrl+C to stop.
fallow watchWatch mode supports the global flags, for example --format, --production, --fail-on-issues, --include-entry-exports, --type-aware, and the --dupes-* flags. The dead-code issue-type filters, such as --unused-exports, are not available.
Examples
# Production mode
fallow watch --production
# Compact output
fallow watch --format compact
# Silent, only show results
fallow watch --quietOptions
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
--no-clear | Do not clear the screen between runs. Fallow clears the screen only when stderr is a terminal. |
Example output
Fallow runs the analysis one time at start. Then it runs the analysis again after each change:
✓ No issues found (0.03s)
Watching for changes... (press Ctrl+C to stop)
Changed: src/db.ts
── Unused Code ─────────────────────────────────────
● Unused exports (1)
src/db.ts
:2 unusedThing
Exported symbols with no known consumers
https://docs.fallow.tools/explanations/dead-code#unused-exports
✗ 1 export (0.02s)
Watching for changes... (press Ctrl+C to stop)