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File watching fails on network-mounted paths (Linux) #230

@VilikNakhshikyan

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@VilikNakhshikyan

Hello,
I'm experiencing an issue where @parcel/watcher 2.5.1 doesn't detect file changes on network-mounted directories on Linux, When files are modified externally (vim, other editors), no change events are emitted.

I encountered this issue while using Eclipse Theia IDE, which recently migrated from nsfw to @parcel/watcher introduced this regression for network paths.
Related discussion: eclipse-theia/theia#16743

I get the following popup message: "Unable to watch for file changes in this large workspace. Please follow the instructions link to resolve this issue". Local filesystem paths work correctly.

I'm wondering if there's a specific configuration or backend option that would enable support for network filesystems.
I'd be grateful for any suggestions on workarounds or configuration adjustments.
Thanks for your time!

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