storybookjs/storybook

build-storybook watch mode not working

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#15,946 opened on Aug 30, 2021

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Description

Bug Running build-storybook with the -w or --watch flags do not run the storybook build in watch mode. The build runs once and ends. The cli option described here does not produce the desired results.

It seems like the feature was added here but has since been broken.

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Tech stack
typescriptnodejs
Domain
clibuild systemdeveloper experience
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Node.jsTypeScriptStorybook build architecture
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
Investigate the build storybook command implementation, particularly the watch flag handling. Check the referenced issue #2762 for the original implementation. Look for recent changes that may have broken the watch mode. Consider files in the `lib/cli` or `lib/core` directories related to the build command. Review comments in the issue for any hints or proposed solutions.