entr is a tool I’ve been using a bunch recently - mostly for watching source files, and running tests when I change the source file. entr can be piped one or more files, which means it’s really easy to use - just use ls, find, or any other tool that outputs filenames, and then pipe it to entr:

ls app/models/widget.rb | entr bundle exec rspec spec/models/widget_spec.rb

ls app/models/widget.rb app/presenters/widget_presenter.rb | entr bundle exec rspec spec/system/widgets/list_spec.rb

find . -name "*.rb" | entr rubocop

entr also has a handy shortcut, /_ to use a placeholder if you’re just watching a single file which cuts down on typing:

ls app/models/widget.rb | entr bundle exec rspec /_

There are plenty more options to check out in the entr man page

entr is available in Linux distros via yum, apt, etc. On Mac OS, it’s available in Homebrew: brew install entr.