Executes Node.js code snippets or scripts locally with isolation, cleanup, and timeout, serving as a lightweight alternative to spawning subagents.
# Local Task Runner
This skill provides a mechanism to execute Node.js code snippets or full scripts locally on the host machine.
It is the **default execution method** when subagent spawning is unavailable or inefficient.
## Purpose
- **Replace Subagents**: Instead of spawning a full subagent for simple tasks, use this skill to run code directly.
- **Safety**: Isolates execution logic, handles cleanup, and enforces timeouts.
- **Convenience**: No manual file management required (`write` + `exec` + `rm`).
## Usage
When you need to perform a calculation, check system status, or run a utility script:
1. Construct the Node.js code as a string.
2. Call `run_task` (or execute via CLI) with the code.
### Command Line Interface
```bash
# Execute a task
node skills/local-task-runner/index.js run --code "console.log('Hello World')"
# Execute with timeout (ms)
node skills/local-task-runner/index.js run --code "while(true){}" --timeout 5000
```
### Response Format
Success:
```
[TASK: <id>] Completed in 123ms
--- STDOUT ---
...
```
Error:
```
[TASK: <id>] Failed in 123ms
Error: ...
--- STDERR ---
...
```
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