Chapter 372: watchStaticFile()

Core Idea

Watches for changes in a specific static file and invokes a callback function when the file changes, enabling dynamic updates in your Remotion projects.

Key Concepts

• Example
• Arguments
• filename
• callback
• See also

Code Examples

// Watch for changes in a specific static file
const { cancel } = watchStaticFile(
  "your-static-file.jpg",
  (newData: StaticFile | null) => {
    if (newData) {
      console.log(`File ${newData.name} has been added or modified.`);
    } else {
      console.log("File has been deleted.");
    }
  },
);

// To stop watching for changes, call the cancel function
cancel();

• What it demonstrates: Usage pattern for watchStaticFile() from the official docs.

Key Takeaways

1. Understand example when working with watchStaticFile().
2. Understand arguments when working with watchStaticFile().
3. Understand filename when working with watchStaticFile().
4. Understand callback when working with watchStaticFile().
5. Understand see also when working with watchStaticFile().

Connects To

• Clipper: related page in the Studio, Player & Editing section.
• Design Systems: related page in the Studio, Player & Editing section.
• Editor Starter: related page in the Studio, Player & Editing section.