Shell Server FAQs

Question 1

What kind of input does Shell Server accept?

Accepted Answer

Shell Server accepts commands as an array of strings. It also supports standard input (stdin) for commands that require it, as well as optional timeout and working directory configurations.

Question 2

What is Shell Server?

Accepted Answer

Shell Server is a tool that allows you to securely execute whitelisted shell commands on a remote server. It supports standard input and provides detailed output, including stdout, stderr, status, and execution time.

Question 3

What output does Shell Server provide?

Accepted Answer

Shell Server provides comprehensive output, including standard output (stdout), standard error (stderr), the exit status code of the command, and the execution time.

Question 4

How does Shell Server ensure security?

Accepted Answer

Security is ensured through command whitelisting, validation after shell operators, and prevention of shell injection. Only explicitly allowed commands can be executed.

Question 5

How do I configure allowed commands?

Accepted Answer

You configure allowed commands using the `ALLOW_COMMANDS` (or its alias `ALLOWED_COMMANDS`) environment variable.  Specify a comma-separated list of allowed commands, like `ALLOW_COMMANDS="ls,cat,echo"`.

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