hwatch

Free CLI tool that replaces the classic watch command with history, diffing, and logging.

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hwatch is a free, open-source alternative to the classic Unix watch command that keeps a history and diff view of a repeatedly-run command's output, instead of only showing the latest result. It supports JSON logging and change hooks, and is aimed at sysadmins and developers who need to track how command output changes over time.

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