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
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pid | Yes | ||
| timeout_ms | No |
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"
}