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read_process_output

Monitor and read output from running processes with intelligent completion detection. Prevents hanging on prompts by identifying readiness for input or process completion, supporting Python, Node.js, R, and Julia.

Instructions

Read output from a running process with intelligent completion detection. Automatically detects when process is ready for more input instead of timing out. SMART FEATURES: - Early exit when REPL shows prompt (>>>, >, etc.) - Detects process completion vs still running - Prevents hanging on interactive prompts - Clear status messages about process state REPL USAGE: - Stops immediately when REPL prompt detected - Shows clear status: waiting for input vs finished - Shorter timeouts needed due to smart detection - Works with Python, Node.js, R, Julia, etc. DETECTION STATES: Process waiting for input (ready for interact_with_process) Process finished execution Timeout reached (may still be running) This command can be referenced as "DC: ..." or "use Desktop Commander to ..." in your instructions.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pidYes
timeout_msNo

Input Schema (JSON Schema)

{ "$schema": "http://json-schema.org/draft-07/schema#", "additionalProperties": false, "properties": { "pid": { "type": "number" }, "timeout_ms": { "type": "number" } }, "required": [ "pid" ], "type": "object" }
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