Regression: Editor fails to refresh file content after external modification (Node.js build script)

[Mr-Shoez]

Since the most recent update, Phoenix Code no longer automatically refreshes the file tree or open file buffers when they are modified by an external script.

I use a local build process where a node build.js script populates a template using data from a JSON file to generate blog posts. Previously, the generated HTML files would update instantly within the editor. Now, the editor requires a full restart to reflect the changes made by the build script.

Steps to Reproduce:

Open a project in Phoenix Code.
Run an external script (e.g., node build.js) that modifies existing files or creates new ones in the project directory.
Observe the files in the Phoenix Code editor.

Expected Behavior:

The editor should detect the file system change and update the file content/file tree automatically without needing to restart the application.

Actual Behavior:

The editor remains on the old version of the files. The updated content only appears after closing and reopening Phoenix Code.
Environment:

[abose]

Which os is this? Try restarting the app and see if issue still present.

[Mr-Shoez]

I tried that, it temporarily fixes the problem. If i edit the json file again, and run the script ( node build.js ) , i have to reclose again.

[abose]

@devvaannsh any changes we did in git could have caused this?

[devvaannsh]

Hey @Mr-Shoez , apologies for the issue you’re facing. I’ll take a look and fix it as soon as possible.

For now, you can try this temporary workaround:
After the script updates the file, open the Git panel and refresh it. Alternatively, you can switch focus to another application or browser for a second and then switch back to Phoenix (keep the Git panel open while doing this).
This forces a full Git refresh. Please let me know if this workaround resolves the issue.

Once again, apologies for the inconvenience.

[devvaannsh]

Hey @Mr-Shoez, I am unable to repro the issue so far. In my case, file tree updates and open files refresh correctly.

Can you please help me with some details?
Which OS are you on? And can you please send me the exact build version with timestamp? To get this, go to Help > About Phoenix Code and copy the lines showing the build details. It should look something like this:

Release 5.0 build 5.0.5-21948
Phoenix Pro Build: 5a18f02
build timestamp: 2026-01-19T15:35:59.764Z

[abose]

@Mr-Shoez Which OS is this?

[Mr-Shoez]

@abose im on windows.

and @devvaannsh here you are :

Release 5.0 build 5.0.5-21948
Phoenix Pro Build: 5a18f02
build timestamp: 2026-01-19T15:35:59.764Z


[devvaannsh]

Thanks for the help! Although I am on the same platform and exact same build version, I was unable to reproduce the issue. I will keep an eye on it, and if I notice the issue, I will fix it.

[Mr-Shoez]

thank you.