in windows, launch tasks when a file/directory is modified

Question

In linux/mac, for monitoring the changes in a file or directory, I can use tools like gruntjs, this launch tasks when a file is modified ?

exist a similar tool for windows ?

Answer 1

https://serverfault.com/questions/277450/how-to-trigger-a-task-at-any-change-on-a-folder-with-windows-server-task-schedul

Don't think its possible with Task Scheduler, but Powershell should be able to do it (Assuming your running a version of Windows with Powershell).

Answer 2

Two tools, that can do exactly what you need.

1.TheFolderSpy-Freeware-Download link

2.Watch 4 Folder-pay version-Download link

You can execute any *.exe file when a file/folder is modified, and "Watch 4 Folder" can execute a *.bat file also.

Answer 3

You can write a batch file that will run in an infinite loop with, say, 1s delay between checks. The batch file would issue DIR command for target directory/file and redirect output to a temporary file. It could then issue a COMP command to compare with previous output of DIR and if output of COMP is not null custom action could be performed.