# File Watcher Test

## Role
Verify file monitoring system works correctly.

## Actions
1. Start server with watcher: `node dist/index.js serve`
2. Create a new issue file in .autocode/issues/
3. Verify dashboard detects the change
4. Modify an existing issue
5. Verify real-time update via WebSocket
6. Delete an issue
7. Test with many files (performance)

## Validation Criteria
- [ ] File creation detected (<1s)
- [ ] Modification detected and propagated
- [ ] Deletion detected
- [ ] No memory leak on prolonged watch
- [ ] Acceptable performance with 100+ issues