run-with-timeout

Use timeout protection to automatically terminate commands that exceed a specified duration. This Skill runs commands with a timeout wrapper, halting processes that hang and returning a clear timeout status (exit code 124) so pipelines don't get blocked by stuck tasks.

Yes. Run test scripts with a timeout duration specified in seconds—for example, a 5-minute timeout on integration tests. The Skill enforces the limit and reports which tests exceeded their expected timeframe while preserving original exit codes for successful runs.

Apply timeout protection to any potentially hanging operation in your automation pipeline. This Skill wraps shell commands with automatic duration limits, catching resource-wasting processes early and returning the original exit code on success or a timeout signal on failure.

Yes. The Skill invokes a timeout utility via shell script, making it compatible with any executable or command-line operation. It handles exit code interpretation transparently, so you get reliable reporting whether the command completes successfully or exceeds the timeout threshold.

Timeouts prevent resource exhaustion, pipeline blockage, and system instability from indefinitely running processes. They're essential for CI/CD environments, test suites, and automation where runaway tasks can cascade failures or waste infrastructure without a safety limit.