bash-executor

Execute Bash commands with validation, dry-run previews, and timeout protection.

Updated Oct 28, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gekko68/my-first-plugin --skill bash-executor
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Skill: bash-executor
Source: https://github.com/gekko68/my-first-plugin/tree/main/skills/bash-executor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gekko68/my-first-plugin --skill bash-executor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables safe execution of Bash commands and scripts by providing validation, robust error handling, and security checks to prevent dangerous operations, helping you automate system tasks without risking harm.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Safe Command Execution: Validates commands before running to prevent accidental system damage.
  • Error Handling: Captures and reports exit codes, enabling reliable automation.
  • Security Validation: Blocks dangerous patterns and risky actions to protect your environment.
  • Dry-Run Mode: Preview what would be executed before actually running it.
  • Output & Timeout Control: Structured stdout/stderr handling with execution time limits.
  • Script Generation: Create reusable, production-ready bash scripts.

Quick Start

Use the bash-executor to safely run a simple command, for example: bash scripts/execute_bash.sh 'ls -la'

Frequently Asked Questions about bash-executor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I safely execute bash commands without risking system damage?

Bash command execution requires validation before running to prevent accidental harm. This Skill validates commands, blocks dangerous patterns, and provides dry-run previews so you can review what will execute before committing to it.

Can I automate bash scripts with error handling and timeouts?

Yes. Script automation with error handling captures exit codes and stderr, enabling reliable automation. Timeout protection stops long-running commands, and structured output capture logs results for debugging and audit trails.

What security checks prevent risky bash operations?

Security validation blocks dangerous command patterns and risky actions before execution. The Skill enforces command whitelisting logic, preventing destructive operations like recursive deletes or unvetted system modifications from running.

How do I generate reusable bash scripts from commands?

Script generation creates production-ready bash scripts from validated commands, capturing validated syntax and error handling patterns. Output scripts are portable and can be version-controlled or deployed across environments.

What's the best way to preview bash execution before running it?

Dry-run mode simulates command execution and displays what would happen—stdout, stderr, and exit codes—without making actual system changes. This lets you verify command logic before committing to live execution.

Can bash command execution work with system operations and file management?

Yes. Scope includes system operations, file management, and text processing using command-line tools. The Skill handles ls, grep, sed, awk, and similar utilities with the same validation and error-handling safeguards.