Entr OpenClaw Plugin & Skill | ClawHub
Looking to integrate Entr into your AI workflows? This free OpenClaw plugin from ClawHub helps you automate cli utilities tasks instantly, without having to write custom tools from scratch.
What this skill does
Run arbitrary commands when files change. Useful for watching files and triggering builds or tests.
Install
ClawHub CLI
openclaw skills install @gumadeiras/entrNode.js (npx)
npx clawhub@latest install entrFull SKILL.md
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| name | description |
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| entr | Run arbitrary commands when files change. Useful for watching files and triggering builds or tests. |
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entr (Event Notify Test Runner)
A utility for running arbitrary commands when files change.
Usage
entr takes a list of filenames from standard input and executes the utility specified as the first argument.
Syntax
<file_listing_command> | entr <utility> [arguments]
Options
-c: Clear the screen before invoking the utility.-r: Reload a persistent child process (e.g., a server).-s: Evaluate the first argument using the interpreter specified bySHELL.
Examples
Rebuild project when sources change:
find src/ -name "*.c" | entr make
Run tests when JS files change:
git ls-files | grep '\.js$' | entr npm test
Auto-reload a Node server:
ls *.js | entr -r node app.js
Agent Notes
entr blocks the terminal. When using it as an agent:
- Use
processtool to run it in the background if you need to do other things. - Or use it for a quick "watch mode" session where you intend to monitor output for a while.
ClawHub Registry URL: https://clawhub.ai/gumadeiras/skills/entr