diff --git a/reme/__init__.py b/reme/__init__.py
index c1dbeb42..01261acd 100644
--- a/reme/__init__.py
+++ b/reme/__init__.py
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ from . import extension
 from . import memory
 from .reme import ReMe
 
-__version__ = "0.3.1.8"
+__version__ = "0.3.1.9"
 
 __all__ = [
     "config",
diff --git a/reme/core/file_watcher/base_file_watcher.py b/reme/core/file_watcher/base_file_watcher.py
index 4269117c..09b2f703 100644
--- a/reme/core/file_watcher/base_file_watcher.py
+++ b/reme/core/file_watcher/base_file_watcher.py
@@ -185,6 +185,7 @@ class BaseFileWatcher:
                 logger.info(f"Starting watch on valid paths: {valid_paths}")
                 async for changes in awatch(
                     *valid_paths,
+                    force_polling=True,
                     watch_filter=self.watch_filter,
                     recursive=self.recursive,
                     debounce=self.debounce,