How to do a 'hot folder' in Python?

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I have a directory called input_files. I would like a script to be triggered every time a new xls file is dropped into it. How would I trigger a Python script whenever this happens?

Possible duplicate of http://stackoverflow.com/questions/182197/how-do-i-watch-a-file-for-changes-using-python — Russell Borogove, Mar 09 '12 at 21:04

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 09 '12 at 21:04

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You might try the Watchdog library.

answered Mar 09 '12 at 21:04

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How to do a 'hot folder' in Python?

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