Who is File Watchers for?

File Watchers is a B2B product built for developers using JetBrains IntelliJ-based IDEs.

Does File Watchers have a free plan?

Yes — File Watchers is free to use.

What platforms does File Watchers run on?

File Watchers runs on the web, the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Is File Watchers still maintained?

Unverified. File Watchers has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to File Watchers?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Activity Watcher, File Manager, and File Link Executor.

Who makes File Watchers?

File Watchers is developed by JetBrains.

When did File Watchers launch?

File Watchers first shipped in 2026.

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File Watchers

Name: File Watchers
Author: JetBrains

jetbrains.comOther dev tools

File Watchers is a plugin for IntelliJ-based JetBrains IDEs that monitors project files and triggers configured external tools when changes occur. It helps developers automate tasks such as compilation, transpilation, formatting, and asset generation.

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Overview

5 features

In the Other dev tools space, File Watchers takes a focused approach. Automatically running build, formatting, or compilation tools when project files change. It is built as a B2B product for developers using JetBrains IntelliJ-based IDEs. It is available for free. File Watchers is available on the web, the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

JetBrains builds and maintains File Watchers, and it first shipped in 2026. Among its 5 catalogued features are file monitoring, external tool triggers, and custom commands.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

File monitoring
External tool triggers
Custom commands
Automatic compilation
Output mapping

Built with & integrations

Hosting

AWS

Runs on

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Detected from

AWS: x-amz-cf-id header · x-amz-cf-pop header · via header

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tier

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed7 Sept · 09:40 UTC
File Watchers verified via JetBrains Plugins
Source: JetBrains Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about File Watchers

What is File Watchers?: Automatically running build, formatting, or compilation tools when project files change. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who is File Watchers for?: File Watchers is a B2B product built for developers using JetBrains IntelliJ-based IDEs.
Does File Watchers have a free plan?: Yes — File Watchers is free to use.
What platforms does File Watchers run on?: File Watchers runs on the web, the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is File Watchers still maintained?: Unverified. File Watchers has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to File Watchers?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Activity Watcher, File Manager, and File Link Executor.Activity Watcher File Manager File Link Executor
Who makes File Watchers?: File Watchers is developed by JetBrains.
When did File Watchers launch?: File Watchers first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Web · CLI
Languages: English
First seen: 7 Sept 2026
Built for: developers using JetBrains IntelliJ-based IDEs
Model: B2B
Solves: Automatically running build, formatting, or compilation tools when project files change.

Registered as

JetBrains Marketplace: 7177

Developer

JetBrains

Index record

Indexed: 7 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 7 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: file-watchers-jetbrains-com
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 7 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 7 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/7177-file-watchers

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