watchex

watchex 1.0.5

Watch and update non-compiled files of a .csproj project at runtime

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About watchex

Watch and update non-compiled files of a .csproj project at runtime

What's new in 1.0.5

What's Changed

  • Target .NET 10, so watchex finds the MSBuild of current .NET SDKs (1.0.4 stopped with "No instances of MSBuild could be detected")
  • Update Microsoft.Build, Microsoft.Build.Locator, Spectre.Console.Cli and System.Reactive

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Technical details

Publisherkevinboss
Version1.0.5
Release date2026-10-27
LicenseMIT
Installer typezip
Architecturex64
Package IDfrancWhite.watchex

Install watchex from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=francWhite.watchex -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=francWhite.watchex -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=francWhite.watchex -e

watchex adds this command to the command line: watchex.

Install watchex together with other apps in one command »

watchex version history

1.0.4 Oct 12, 2023

What's Changed

  • fix: prevent garbage collector from releasing fileSystemWatcher instances while application is still running by @francWhite in #5
1.0.2

Frequently asked questions

Is watchex free?

Yes. watchex is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of watchex?

The latest version is 1.0.5, released on Oct 27, 2026.

Is it safe to download watchex?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with ec181fec88f1882316b0c5cd9ad3de0342a56e748bc3f51a6ff135524a63bbb1.

Which Windows versions does watchex support?

watchex runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall watchex?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find watchex and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=francWhite.watchex -e.

Is there a portable version of watchex?

Yes. watchex is available as a portable ZIP archive (watchex-v1.0.5-win-x64.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.

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