---
title: "Process"
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---

## Process

```python
class Process()
```

Handles process and code execution within a Sandbox.

#### Process.\_\_init\_\_

```python
def __init__(language: str, api_client: ProcessApi, http_client: httpx.Client)
```

Initialize a new Process instance.

**Arguments**:

- `api_client` _ProcessApi_ - API client for process operations.
- `http_client` - Shared httpx.Client whose connection pool the WS upgrade reuses.

#### Process.exec

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to execute command: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def exec(command: str,
         cwd: str | None = None,
         env: dict[str, str] | None = None,
         timeout: int | None = None) -> ExecuteResponse
```

Execute a shell command in the Sandbox.

**Arguments**:

- `command` _str_ - Shell command to execute.
- `cwd` _str | None_ - Working directory for command execution. If not
  specified, uses the sandbox working directory.
- `env` _dict[str, str] | None_ - Environment variables to set for the command.
- `timeout` _int | None_ - Maximum time in seconds to wait for the command
  to complete.
  

**Returns**:

- `ExecuteResponse` - Command execution results containing:
  - exit_code: The command's exit status
  - result: Standard output from the command
  - artifacts: ExecutionArtifacts object containing `stdout` (same as result)
  and `charts` (matplotlib charts metadata)
  

**Example**:

```python
# Simple command
response = sandbox.process.exec("echo 'Hello'")
print(response.artifacts.stdout)  # Prints: Hello

# Command with working directory
result = sandbox.process.exec("ls", cwd="workspace/src")

# Command with timeout
result = sandbox.process.exec("sleep 10", timeout=5)
```

#### Process.code\_run

```python
@with_instrumentation()
def code_run(code: str,
             params: CodeRunParams | None = None,
             timeout: int | None = None) -> ExecuteResponse
```

Executes code in the Sandbox using the appropriate language runtime.

**Arguments**:

- `code` _str_ - Code to execute.
- `params` _CodeRunParams | None_ - Parameters for code execution.
- `timeout` _int | None_ - Maximum time in seconds to wait for the code
  to complete.
  

**Returns**:

- `ExecuteResponse` - Code execution result containing:
  - exit_code: The execution's exit status
  - result: Standard output from the code
  - artifacts: ExecutionArtifacts object containing `stdout` (same as result)
  and `charts` (matplotlib charts metadata)
  

**Example**:

```python
# Run Python code
response = sandbox.process.code_run('''
    x = 10
    y = 20
    print(f"Sum: {x + y}")
''')
print(response.artifacts.stdout)  # Prints: Sum: 30
```
  
  Matplotlib charts are automatically detected and returned in the `charts` field
  of the `ExecutionArtifacts` object.
```python
code = '''
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np

x = np.linspace(0, 10, 30)
y = np.sin(x)

plt.figure(figsize=(8, 5))
plt.plot(x, y, 'b-', linewidth=2)
plt.title('Line Chart')
plt.xlabel('X-axis (seconds)')
plt.ylabel('Y-axis (amplitude)')
plt.grid(True)
plt.show()
'''

response = sandbox.process.code_run(code)
chart = response.artifacts.charts[0]

print(f"Type: {chart.type}")
print(f"Title: {chart.title}")
if chart.type == ChartType.LINE and isinstance(chart, LineChart):
    print(f"X Label: {chart.x_label}")
    print(f"Y Label: {chart.y_label}")
    print(f"X Ticks: {chart.x_ticks}")
    print(f"X Tick Labels: {chart.x_tick_labels}")
    print(f"X Scale: {chart.x_scale}")
    print(f"Y Ticks: {chart.y_ticks}")
    print(f"Y Tick Labels: {chart.y_tick_labels}")
    print(f"Y Scale: {chart.y_scale}")
    print("Elements:")
    for element in chart.elements:
        print(f"Label: {element.label}")
        print(f"Points: {element.points}")
```

#### Process.create\_session

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to create session: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def create_session(session_id: str) -> None
```

Creates a new long-running background session in the Sandbox.

Sessions are background processes that maintain state between commands, making them ideal for
scenarios requiring multiple related commands or persistent environment setup. You can run
long-running commands and monitor process status.

**Arguments**:

- `session_id` _str_ - Unique identifier for the new session.
  

**Example**:

```python
# Create a new session
session_id = "my-session"
sandbox.process.create_session(session_id)
session = sandbox.process.get_session(session_id)
# Do work...
sandbox.process.delete_session(session_id)
```

#### Process.get\_session

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to get session: ")
def get_session(session_id: str) -> Session
```

Gets a session in the Sandbox.

**Arguments**:

- `session_id` _str_ - Unique identifier of the session to retrieve.
  

**Returns**:

- `Session` - Session information including:
  - session_id: The session's unique identifier
  - commands: List of commands executed in the session
  

**Example**:

```python
session = sandbox.process.get_session("my-session")
for cmd in session.commands:
    print(f"Command: {cmd.command}")
```

#### Process.get\_entrypoint\_session

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to get sandbox entrypoint session: ")
def get_entrypoint_session() -> Session
```

Gets the sandbox entrypoint session.

**Returns**:

- `Session` - Entrypoint session information including:
  - session_id: The entrypoint session's unique identifier
  - commands: List of commands executed in the entrypoint session
  

**Example**:

```python
session = sandbox.process.get_entrypoint_session()
for cmd in session.commands:
    print(f"Command: {cmd.command}")
```

#### Process.get\_session\_command

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to get session command: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def get_session_command(session_id: str, command_id: str) -> Command
```

Gets information about a specific command executed in a session.

**Arguments**:

- `session_id` _str_ - Unique identifier of the session.
- `command_id` _str_ - Unique identifier of the command.
  

**Returns**:

- `Command` - Command information including:
  - id: The command's unique identifier
  - command: The executed command string
  - exit_code: Command's exit status (if completed)
  

**Example**:

```python
cmd = sandbox.process.get_session_command("my-session", "cmd-123")
if cmd.exit_code == 0:
    print(f"Command {cmd.command} completed successfully")
```

#### Process.execute\_session\_command

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to execute session command: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def execute_session_command(
        session_id: str,
        req: SessionExecuteRequest,
        timeout: int | None = None) -> SessionExecuteResponse
```

Executes a command in the session.

**Arguments**:

- `session_id` _str_ - Unique identifier of the session to use.
- `req` _SessionExecuteRequest_ - Command execution request containing:
  - command: The command to execute
  - run_async: Whether to execute asynchronously
  

**Returns**:

- `SessionExecuteResponse` - Command execution results containing:
  - cmd_id: Unique identifier for the executed command
  - output: Combined command output (stdout and stderr) (if synchronous execution)
  - stdout: Standard output from the command
  - stderr: Standard error from the command
  - exit_code: Command exit status (if synchronous execution)
  

**Example**:

```python
# Execute commands in sequence, maintaining state
session_id = "my-session"

# Change directory
req = SessionExecuteRequest(command="cd /workspace")
sandbox.process.execute_session_command(session_id, req)

# Create a file
req = SessionExecuteRequest(command="echo 'Hello' > test.txt")
sandbox.process.execute_session_command(session_id, req)

# Read the file
req = SessionExecuteRequest(command="cat test.txt")
result = sandbox.process.execute_session_command(session_id, req)
print(f"Command stdout: {result.stdout}")
print(f"Command stderr: {result.stderr}")
```

#### Process.get\_session\_command\_logs

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to get session command logs: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def get_session_command_logs(session_id: str,
                             command_id: str) -> SessionCommandLogsResponse
```

Get the logs for a command executed in a session.

**Arguments**:

- `session_id` _str_ - Unique identifier of the session.
- `command_id` _str_ - Unique identifier of the command.
  

**Returns**:

- `SessionCommandLogsResponse` - Command logs including:
  - output: Combined command output (stdout and stderr)
  - stdout: Standard output from the command
  - stderr: Standard error from the command
  

**Example**:

```python
logs = sandbox.process.get_session_command_logs(
    "my-session",
    "cmd-123"
)
print(f"Command stdout: {logs.stdout}")
print(f"Command stderr: {logs.stderr}")
```

#### Process.get\_session\_command\_logs\_async

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to get session command logs: ")
async def get_session_command_logs_async(
        session_id: str, command_id: str, on_stdout: OutputHandler[str],
        on_stderr: OutputHandler[str]) -> None
```

Asynchronously retrieves and processes the logs for a command executed in a session as they become available.

Accepts both sync and async callbacks. Async callbacks are awaited.
Blocking synchronous operations inside callbacks may cause WebSocket
disconnections — use async callbacks and async libraries to avoid this.

**Arguments**:

- `session_id` _str_ - Unique identifier of the session.
- `command_id` _str_ - Unique identifier of the command.
- `on_stdout` _OutputHandler[str]_ - Callback function to handle stdout log chunks as they arrive.
- `on_stderr` _OutputHandler[str]_ - Callback function to handle stderr log chunks as they arrive.
  

**Example**:

```python
await sandbox.process.get_session_command_logs_async(
    "my-session",
    "cmd-123",
    lambda log: print(f"[STDOUT]: {log}"),
    lambda log: print(f"[STDERR]: {log}"),
)
```

#### Process.get\_entrypoint\_logs

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to get entrypoint logs: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def get_entrypoint_logs() -> SessionCommandLogsResponse
```

Get the logs for the entrypoint session.

**Returns**:

- `SessionCommandLogsResponse` - Command logs including:
  - output: Combined command output (stdout and stderr)
  - stdout: Standard output from the command
  - stderr: Standard error from the command
  

**Example**:

```python
logs = sandbox.process.get_entrypoint_logs()
print(f"Command stdout: {logs.stdout}")
print(f"Command stderr: {logs.stderr}")
```

#### Process.get\_entrypoint\_logs\_async

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to get entrypoint logs: ")
async def get_entrypoint_logs_async(on_stdout: OutputHandler[str],
                                    on_stderr: OutputHandler[str]) -> None
```

Asynchronously retrieves and processes the logs for the entrypoint session as they become available.

**Arguments**:

  on_stdout OutputHandler[str]: Callback function to handle stdout log chunks as they arrive.
  on_stderr OutputHandler[str]: Callback function to handle stderr log chunks as they arrive.
  

**Example**:

```python
await sandbox.process.get_entrypoint_logs_async(
    lambda log: print(f"[STDOUT]: {log}"),
    lambda log: print(f"[STDERR]: {log}"),
)
```

#### Process.send\_session\_command\_input

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to send session command input: ")
def send_session_command_input(session_id: str, command_id: str,
                               data: str) -> None
```

Sends input data to a command executed in a session.

**Arguments**:

- `session_id` _str_ - Unique identifier of the session.
- `command_id` _str_ - Unique identifier of the command.
- `data` _str_ - Input data to send.

#### Process.list\_sessions

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to list sessions: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def list_sessions() -> list[Session]
```

Lists all sessions in the Sandbox.

**Returns**:

- `list[Session]` - List of all sessions in the Sandbox.
  

**Example**:

```python
sessions = sandbox.process.list_sessions()
for session in sessions:
    print(f"Session {session.session_id}:")
    print(f"  Commands: {len(session.commands)}")
```

#### Process.delete\_session

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to delete session: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def delete_session(session_id: str) -> None
```

Terminates and removes a session from the Sandbox, cleaning up any resources
associated with it.

**Arguments**:

- `session_id` _str_ - Unique identifier of the session to delete.
  

**Example**:

```python
# Create and use a session
sandbox.process.create_session("temp-session")
# ... use the session ...

# Clean up when done
sandbox.process.delete_session("temp-session")
```

#### Process.create\_pty\_session

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to create PTY session: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def create_pty_session(id: str,
                       cwd: str | None = None,
                       envs: dict[str, str] | None = None,
                       pty_size: PtySize | None = None) -> PtyHandle
```

Creates a new PTY (pseudo-terminal) session in the Sandbox.

Creates an interactive terminal session that can execute commands and handle user input.
The PTY session behaves like a real terminal, supporting features like command history.

**Arguments**:

- `id` - Unique identifier for the PTY session. Must be unique within the Sandbox.
- `cwd` - Working directory for the PTY session. Defaults to the sandbox's working directory.
- `env` - Environment variables to set in the PTY session. These will be merged with
  the Sandbox's default environment variables.
- `pty_size` - Terminal size configuration. Defaults to 80x24 if not specified.
  

**Returns**:

- `PtyHandle` - Handle for managing the created PTY session. Use this to send input,
  receive output, resize the terminal, and manage the session lifecycle.
  

**Raises**:

- `DaytonaError` - If the PTY session creation fails or the session ID is already in use.

#### Process.connect\_pty\_session

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to connect PTY session: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def connect_pty_session(session_id: str) -> PtyHandle
```

Connects to an existing PTY session in the Sandbox.

Establishes a WebSocket connection to an existing PTY session, allowing you to
interact with a previously created terminal session.

**Arguments**:

- `session_id` - Unique identifier of the PTY session to connect to.
  

**Returns**:

- `PtyHandle` - Handle for managing the connected PTY session.
  

**Raises**:

- `DaytonaError` - If the PTY session doesn't exist or connection fails.

#### Process.list\_pty\_sessions

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to list PTY sessions: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def list_pty_sessions() -> list[PtySessionInfo]
```

Lists all PTY sessions in the Sandbox.

Retrieves information about all PTY sessions in this Sandbox.

**Returns**:

- `list[PtySessionInfo]` - List of PTY session information objects containing
  details about each session's state, creation time, and configuration.
  

**Example**:

```python
# List all PTY sessions
sessions = sandbox.process.list_pty_sessions()

for session in sessions:
    print(f"Session ID: {session.id}")
    print(f"Active: {session.active}")
    print(f"Created: {session.created_at}")
```

#### Process.get\_pty\_session\_info

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to get PTY session info: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def get_pty_session_info(session_id: str) -> PtySessionInfo
```

Gets detailed information about a specific PTY session.

Retrieves comprehensive information about a PTY session including its current state,
configuration, and metadata.

**Arguments**:

- `session_id` - Unique identifier of the PTY session to retrieve information for.
  

**Returns**:

- `PtySessionInfo` - Detailed information about the PTY session including ID, state,
  creation time, working directory, environment variables, and more.
  

**Raises**:

- `DaytonaError` - If the PTY session doesn't exist.
  

**Example**:

```python
# Get details about a specific PTY session
session_info = sandbox.process.get_pty_session_info("my-session")

print(f"Session ID: {session_info.id}")
print(f"Active: {session_info.active}")
print(f"Working Directory: {session_info.cwd}")
print(f"Terminal Size: {session_info.cols}x{session_info.rows}")
```

#### Process.kill\_pty\_session

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to kill PTY session: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def kill_pty_session(session_id: str) -> None
```

Kills a PTY session and terminates its associated process.

Forcefully terminates the PTY session and cleans up all associated resources.
This will close any active connections and kill the underlying shell process.
This operation is irreversible. Any unsaved work in the terminal session will be lost.

**Arguments**:

- `session_id` - Unique identifier of the PTY session to kill.
  

**Raises**:

- `DaytonaError` - If the PTY session doesn't exist or cannot be killed.
  

**Example**:

```python
# Kill a specific PTY session
sandbox.process.kill_pty_session("my-session")

# Verify the session no longer exists
pty_sessions = sandbox.process.list_pty_sessions()
for pty_session in pty_sessions:
    print(f"PTY session: {pty_session.id}")
```

#### Process.resize\_pty\_session

```python
@intercept_errors(message_prefix="Failed to resize PTY session: ")
@with_instrumentation()
def resize_pty_session(session_id: str, pty_size: PtySize) -> PtySessionInfo
```

Resizes a PTY session's terminal dimensions.

Changes the terminal size of an active PTY session. This is useful when the
client terminal is resized or when you need to adjust the display for different
output requirements.

**Arguments**:

- `session_id` - Unique identifier of the PTY session to resize.
- `pty_size` - New terminal dimensions containing the desired columns and rows.
  

**Returns**:

- `PtySessionInfo` - Updated session information reflecting the new terminal size.
  

**Raises**:

- `DaytonaError` - If the PTY session doesn't exist or resize operation fails.
  

**Example**:

```python
from daytona.common.pty import PtySize

# Resize a PTY session to a larger terminal
new_size = PtySize(rows=40, cols=150)
updated_info = sandbox.process.resize_pty_session("my-session", new_size)

print(f"Terminal resized to {updated_info.cols}x{updated_info.rows}")

# You can also use the PtyHandle's resize method
pty_handle.resize(new_size)
```


## CodeRunParams

```python
@dataclass
class CodeRunParams()
```

Parameters for code execution.

**Attributes**:

- `argv` _list[str] | None_ - Command line arguments
- `env` _dict[str, str] | None_ - Environment variables

## SessionExecuteRequest

```python
class SessionExecuteRequest(ApiSessionExecuteRequest,
                            AsyncApiSessionExecuteRequest)
```

Contains the request for executing a command in a session.

**Attributes**:

- `command` _str_ - The command to execute.
- `run_async` _bool | None_ - Whether to execute the command asynchronously.
- `var_async` _bool | None_ - Deprecated. Use `run_async` instead.
- `suppress_input_echo` _bool | None_ - Whether to suppress input echo. Default is `False`.

## ExecutionArtifacts

```python
@dataclass
class ExecutionArtifacts()
```

Artifacts from the command execution.

**Attributes**:

- `stdout` _str_ - Standard output from the command, same as `result` in `ExecuteResponse`
- `charts` _list[Chart] | None_ - List of chart metadata from matplotlib

## ExecuteResponse

```python
class ExecuteResponse(BaseModel)
```

Response from the command execution.

**Attributes**:

- `exit_code` _int_ - The exit code from the command execution
- `result` _str_ - The output from the command execution
- `artifacts` _ExecutionArtifacts | None_ - Artifacts from the command execution

## SessionExecuteResponse

```python
class SessionExecuteResponse(ApiSessionExecuteResponse)
```

Response from the session command execution.

**Attributes**:

- `cmd_id` _str_ - The ID of the executed command
- `stdout` _str | None_ - The stdout from the command execution
- `stderr` _str | None_ - The stderr from the command execution
- `output` _str_ - The output from the command execution
- `exit_code` _int_ - The exit code from the command execution

## SessionCommandLogsResponse

```python
@dataclass
class SessionCommandLogsResponse()
```

Response from the command logs.

**Attributes**:

- `output` _str | None_ - The combined output from the command
- `stdout` _str | None_ - The stdout from the command
- `stderr` _str | None_ - The stderr from the command

##### OutputHandler

```python
OutputHandler = Union[
    Callable[[T], None],
    Callable[[T], Awaitable[None]],
]
```

Callback type that accepts both sync and async handlers.

Blocking synchronous operations inside handlers may cause WebSocket disconnections.

