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# watch

> Execute a command repeatedly, and monitor the output in full-screen mode.
> More information: <https://manned.org/watch>.

- Monitor files in the current directory:

`watch {{ls}}`

- Monitor disk space and highlight the changes:

`watch -d {{df}}`

- Monitor "node" processes, refreshing every 3 seconds:

`watch -n {{3}} "{{ps aux | grep node}}"`

- Monitor disk space and if it changes, stop monitoring:

`watch -g {{df}}`
