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Claude Desktop Commander MCP

read_process_output

Read and monitor process output with intelligent completion detection. Automatically identifies when a process is ready for input or has finished, preventing timeouts and hangs. Works across Python, Node.js, R, Julia, and other REPL environments.

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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