wfh – synchronise local files with remote development hosts

wfh is a command-line utility that synchronises local development files with a remote machine using rsync. It is designed for workflows where developers prefer to edit files locally but need to build, test or execute their applications on another system.

This arrangement is useful when the remote environment contains dependencies, services or hardware that are unavailable locally. Developers can continue using their preferred editor or IDE while keeping the remote working directory synchronised with local changes.

wfh continuously monitors local directories and initiates synchronisation when files change. It is designed for use from a terminal rather than requiring a persistent background daemon.

The project is particularly suited to workflows where most source files are managed through Git and where unnecessary directories, such as locally generated dependencies, should not be transferred to the remote host.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

• Monitor local directories for filesystem changes.
• Automatically synchronise local file changes with a remote host.
• Uses rsync for file transfer.
• Supports development workflows involving local editing and remote execution.
• Runs as an interactive terminal utility without requiring a dedicated synchronisation daemon.
• Designed for development projects where source files are managed through Git.

Website: github.com/kzys/wfh
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Developer: Kazuyoshi Kato
License: MIT License

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