Execute Shell Commands via IM

This example shows how to run shell commands directly from your IM app by sending messages to a dedicated worker.

Create the Worker

Open the web console and go to the Workers page.

Click Create Worker and fill in the following fields:

Or create it directly through the Bee in your IM app:

"Create a worker named Sham. Description: If the message sent is a command, hand it to me for execution. Memory: Execute the command sent by the user and send the result back to the user"

How It Works

Once Sham is set up, the Bee will automatically route command-like messages to Sham based on the description. Sham's memory instructs it to run the command and reply with the output.

Send a Command

In your IM app, send a message like:

ls -la ~/Documents

df -h

git log --oneline -10

Sham will execute the command in its working directory and return the output.

Tips

• To run commands in a specific directory, set Sham's Work Directory to that path when creating the worker.
• You can address Sham directly by name to ensure your message goes to it: "Sham, ps aux | grep node"
• To restrict which commands are allowed, add constraints to Sham's memory, e.g.: "Only execute read-only commands. Never run rm, sudo, or any destructive operations."