paritytech / paritytech/polkadot-cli

Add chain following via `dot tail`

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TypeScript
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Forks
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12h 35m
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Description

Implement a tail -f style command that follows a chain in real time:

  • dot tail <chain> (e.g. dot tail Paseo) — subscribe to new blocks and stream them to the terminal

Should display a live feed of new blocks as they are produced/finalized, similar to tailing a log file. Consider what info to show per block (number, hash, extrinsics count, events summary, etc.).

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing CLI entry point for commands such as dot tail <chain>, then inspect how the project connects to a selected chain. Define the block fields and live-feed behavior before implementation, and verify that new blocks are streamed for the requested chain as they are produced or finalized.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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