Cli Exec FAQs

Question 1

What is Cli Exec?

Accepted Answer

Cli Exec is a powerful tool that allows you to execute shell commands and receive structured output, including stdout, stderr, exit codes, and execution duration, making it easier to automate tasks and debug issues.

Question 2

What kind of commands can I run with Cli Exec?

Accepted Answer

Cli Exec supports single commands, chained commands (using &&), and arrays of commands. All commands are executed within a specified working directory.

Question 3

What kind of output does Cli Exec provide?

Accepted Answer

Cli Exec provides detailed results for each command, including success/failure status, exit code, stdout, stderr (with ANSI codes stripped), execution duration, and the working directory.

Question 4

Can I set a timeout for command execution?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cli Exec allows you to specify an optional timeout for each command (default is 5 minutes). This prevents long-running scripts from hanging indefinitely.

Question 5

How do I install Cli Exec?

Accepted Answer

You can install Cli Exec globally using npm or pnpm: `npm install -g mcp-cli-exec` or `pnpm add -g mcp-cli-exec`. Alternatively, you can use npx without installation.

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