node-watch is a lightweight, cross-platform utility for monitoring file changes. It recursively watches directories and files, triggering callbacks upon modifications, additions, or deletions. Ideal for development environments, node-watch simplifies tasks like automatically rebuilding projects when source files change. Simple to use with a minimal dependency footprint, it's a versatile choice for file system monitoring needs. Offers options for debouncing and filtering, providing control over the sensitivity of the updates.