gow

Watch mode for the go command that reruns builds and tests on file changes

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gow is an open-source command-line tool that adds a watch mode to standard go commands like go run and go test, automatically rerunning them when Go source files change. It supports restart hotkeys and runs across macOS, Linux, BSD, WSL, and Windows. It's built for Go developers who want faster feedback loops without a general-purpose file watcher.

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