Watch mode re-runs dead code analysis automatically when files change, giving you a continuous feedback loop as you edit.
Watch mode is great for refactoring sessions. Get instant feedback as you delete dead code.
Ctrl+C to stop.
All fallow check options are supported in watch mode. Pass them exactly as you would to fallow check.
Options
All fallow check options are supported:
fallow watch --format compact
fallow watch --production
fallow watch --unused-exports
Examples
Example output
Watching 1,008 files for changes...
[10:23:15] File changed: src/server/jobs/queue.ts
[10:23:15] Re-analyzing...
Unused exports (2)
src/server/jobs/queue.ts
:61 enqueueJobDelayed
:206 sweepStuckProcessingJobs
Found 2 issues in 0.04s
[10:23:42] File changed: src/server/jobs/queue.ts
[10:23:42] Re-analyzing...
No issues found (0.03s) ✓
See also
Dead code analysis
How fallow detects dead code.
fallow check
Full reference for all check options available in watch mode.
