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Client-side sync hook

Client-side sync hook

Christian H.24
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When a file gets updated on a particular client, is there a place for a hook to run a script on that client?  I believe this can be performed by running something on that client to poll /delta, but is there a non-polling, client/daemon method?  I know I get a little pop-up on my Ubuntu desktop saying when my file gets updated; could it also run something else?

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Greg-DB
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No, there isn't a local API for communicating with the local desktop client like this. I'll send this along as a feature request though.

Christian H.24
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In my mind, a config file on the client that the daemon reads at startup with said "folder/file action(s)" info would work.

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