Watch Mode
Watch mode monitors a directory and organizes files as they arrive. It is useful for locations such as Downloads that receive files throughout the day.
Start a watcher
foldr watch ~/Downloads
When watch mode starts, FOLDR organizes the directory's existing eligible files and then monitors the folder for new arrivals.
Preview watch behavior
Use preview mode to observe the watch workflow without moving files:
foldr watch ~/Downloads --preview
Inspect and stop watchers
List active watchers:
foldr watches
Stop watching a specific path:
foldr unwatch ~/Downloads
Run foldr unwatch without a path to use the interactive selection flow.
Process lifetime and restarts
Watch mode is a running process, not an operating-system service that installs itself at login. It remains active while the process is running. After shutting down or restarting the machine, start the watcher again:
foldr watch ~/Downloads
Automatic startup can be configured separately with your operating system's service or startup manager. That setup is outside FOLDR's built-in watch command.