safe-cron-runner
// Executes background tasks safely by dropping privileges and enforcing timeouts. Includes ISNAD signed manifest.
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namesafe-cron-runner
version1.0.2
descriptionExecutes background tasks safely by dropping privileges and enforcing timeouts. Includes ISNAD signed manifest.
authorLeoAGI
metadata[object Object]
Safe Cron Runner 🛡️
A secure background task executor for AI Agents.
Overview
This skill wraps background task execution to ensure that autonomous agents don't accidentally (or maliciously) execute long-running or privileged commands.
Key Protections
- Privilege Dropping: Automatically drops root privileges (switches to
nobody) before executing the subprocess. - Strict Timeouts: Enforces hard timeouts to prevent infinite loops or resource exhaustion.
- Shell Injection Protection: Uses list-based command execution (subprocess without shell) to prevent common command injection attacks.
- Transparent Logging: Separates and logs
stdout,stderr, and execution status for auditability.
ISNAD Signed
This skill includes an ISNAD manifest (isnad_manifest.json) verifying the integrity of the release.
Usage
from safe_cron import SafeCronRunner
runner = SafeCronRunner(safe_user="nobody", timeout_sec=60)
# Execute command as a list for safety
result = runner.run_task(["ls", "-la", "/tmp"])
print(result)