nodemon

Install globally as shown

> npm install -g nodemon

Example 1

To run file "foo.js"
open console in project root dir
run command as shown
continue in normal way (e.g., open browser on relevant url)

> nodemon foo

Example 2

Same as previous but to start "main.js"

> nodemon main

Add Configuration

Select the "Add Configuration" menu and choose Nodemon

GOTCHA -- if this is your first configuration, first choose "Node.js", and then if you do "Add Configuration" again, "Nodemon" should show up as a choice.

Run
	Add Configuration
		(choose "Node.js: Nodemon Setup")

Result

The file "launch.json" should open.

The first/top configuration should contain config similar to what is shown here.

{
    "console": "integratedTerminal",
    "internalConsoleOptions": "neverOpen",
    "name": "nodemon",
    "program": "${workspaceFolder}/app.js",
    "request": "launch",
    "restart": true,
    "runtimeExecutable": "nodemon",
    "skipFiles": [
	"<node_internals>/**"
    ],
    "type": "pwa-node"
},

Edit Configuration if Needed

One possible edit to the configuration is, e.g., specifying your specific launch file, as shown.

Otherwise, you should be good to go.

Save the file when done editing.

"program": "${workspaceFolder}/main.js",