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How to trigger commands on File/Directory changes with Incron on Debian

This guide shows how you can install and use incron on a Debian 9 (Stretch) system. Incron is similar to cron, but instead of running commands based on time, it can trigger commands when file or directory events occur (e.g. a file modification, changes of permissions, etc.).

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