Run Command

Node type: run_command · Version: 1 · Category: System Execute an explicitly approved process. This node can change external state or produce an external side effect.

Configuration

Field	Type	Default	What it controls
`executable`	string	`""`	Explicit executable path. It is passed separately from arguments.
`arguments`	array	`[]`	Argument list. Each item is passed as one argument, without shell concatenation.
`workingDirectory`	path	`""`	Approved working directory for the process.
`timeoutMs`	number	`30000`	Maximum time for this operation in milliseconds.

Automatic runs require explicit permission review. The executable and arguments are passed separately.

Workflow JSON

The editor stores this node with the following implemented default configuration:

Default node configuration

{
  "type": "run_command",
  "version": 1,
  "configuration": {
    "executable": "",
    "arguments": [],
    "workingDirectory": "",
    "timeoutMs": 30000
  }
}

Values may be entered literally or mapped from an earlier compatible output when the inspector exposes a mapping control. See Variables and data mapping.

Inputs

Port	Type	Required	Description
`arguments`	`array`	No	Arguments

Outputs

Port	Type	Required	Description
`stdout`	`string`	No	Standard output
`stderr`	`string`	No	Standard error
`exitCode`	`number`	No	Exit code

Where it can run

Desktop local runner
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Test and inspect

Use Test node in the editor to preview this step with the current configuration. A full run records resolved inputs, outputs, logs, duration, and any artifacts in the execution inspector. Side-effecting or destructive nodes can require an additional confirmation or approved workflow permission.

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Inputs

Outputs

Where it can run

Test and inspect