RunBatchFile

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Security Level 2 - Execute

SindByte tool execution flow: voice command, AI parse, execute, validate, result

Description

Run batch files safely and under control! This tool launches .bat and .cmd files with a configurable working directory, timeout control, and return code evaluation - perfect for automation scripts.

Batch files are the backbone of many Windows automations. This tool gives you control over execution: decide how long to wait, capture the output, and check whether the script succeeded.

Why This Tool Stands Out

Timeout Control - no endless scripts
Working Directory - the right context
Exit Code - verify success
Output Capture - see the results

Perfect for:

System administrators, DevOps teams, and anyone who uses batch automation. Ideal for deployment scripts, maintenance tasks, and recurring administrative processes.

Workflow support; time savings depend on the task

Instead of manually waiting and checking whether a script succeeded, this tool takes over the complete monitoring - with automatic error detection and detailed return information.

Example Applications

Typical Use Cases

"Run backup.bat in the directory C:\Scripts with a 5-minute timeout"
"Start the cleanup script and check the return code"
"Run the installation script and capture the output"

JSON Parameters

filePath (String, Required)Full path to the batch file (.bat or .cmd). Example: "C:\Scripts\backup.bat"
workingDirectory (String, Optional)The working directory in which the script is run. Default: directory of the batch file
arguments (String, Optional)Arguments passed to the script. Example: "/silent /force"
timeoutSeconds (Integer, Optional)Maximum execution time in seconds. 0 = no limit. Default: 300 (5 minutes)

Example Call

{
  "tool": "RunBatchFile",
  "params": {
    "filePath": "C:\\Scripts\\backup.bat",
    "workingDirectory": "C:\\Backups",
    "arguments": "/full /compress",
    "timeoutSeconds": 600
  }
}

Return Values

success (Boolean)
Whether the execution was successful
exitCode (Integer)
Return code of the script
output (String)
Console output of the script
errorOutput (String)
Error output (stderr)
timedOut (Boolean)
Whether the timeout was reached
executionTime (Integer)
Execution time in milliseconds

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