hyv watch

hyv watch re-scans a file when you save — useful for long drafting sessions.

updated jun 12, 2026 cli commands no images
quick answer

pair with hyv scan for live feedback while writing.

use this for

  • writing in vim, vscode, or another editor with save events
  • keeping voice score visible while drafting

steps

  1. run hyv watch draft.md in a terminal pane.
  2. edit and save in your editor.
  3. read updated flags after each save.
  4. ctrl+c to stop watching.

details to know

  • watch uses the same local scan engine as hyv scan.
  • great alongside mcp hosts that open files locally.

limits and edge cases

  • watch holds a process open — do not run dozens on huge monorepos without ignore rules.
ready to install instead of reading about it?
npm i -g @holdyourvoice/hyv