# run_shell_command

Source: https://libtmux.org/en/go/latest/mcp/tools/run_shell_command/

> Run a shell command in a pane with your user's permissions. Runs one command you author in a pane that is not synchronized with others, rechecks the pane just before sending, and waits for it to finish, reporting its exit status.

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Run a shell command in a pane with your user’s permissions. Runs one command you author in a pane that is not synchronized with others, rechecks the pane just before sending, and waits for it to finish, reporting its exit status.

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## Arguments

* `command` required · string

  the shell command run in the pane's interactive shell

* `max_lines` optional · integer

  maximum output lines, keeping the newest

* `pane_id` required · string

  the pane id, such as %1

* `suppress_history` optional · boolean

  best-effort persistent history suppression

* `timeout` optional · number

  seconds to wait before giving up

## Schemas

The schema defines required fields, nested values, defaults, and validation constraints.