WSL2 Inotify not working

[jasonswearingen]

Issue:

It seems that the INotify for mounted folders does not work with WSL2.

As per:

• WSL2: nodemon file watcher no longer working #4169 (issue closed without being fixed)
• Explorer and source control extension not updating git status in WSL 2 vscode-remote-release#2310 (open)

I personally discovered this by trying to use NodeJs tooling like create-react-app and parcel which watch for changes and rebuild. when editing source found in mounted folders the watch logic never triggers.

Environment

Win10 (b2004+) WSL2
Either WSL2 native, or via docker desktop

Steps to reproduce

as per the above linked issues, running nodemon or other file watching does not work.
This seems to be a known issue (reading the #4169 thread) but has not been fixed.

I personally don't know enough linux to come up with a simple repro, but can follow the explanation above regarding create-react-app

Expected behavior

file watchers work properly.

Actual behavior

file watchers don't get notified.

[therealkenc]

/dupe #4739 or #4581 depending on the direction you fancy.

[ghost]

Hi! We've identified this issue as a duplicate of another one that already exists in this repository. This specific instance is being closed in favor of tracking the concern over on the referenced thread.

Thanks for your report!

[robozb]

+1