Run CMD / Batch
Run a cmd.exe command (inline) or a .bat/.cmd file and capture its output.
Overview
Run CMD / Batch is a no-code automation step in the Programs & Processes category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 4 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. This step runs on Windows. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Run a cmd.exe command (inline) or a .bat/.cmd file and capture its output.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Command | multiline | Optional | Inline cmd command. Ignored if a batch file is given below. Example: echo Hello && dir Supports variables | |
| Batch file (.bat/.cmd) | file | Optional | Optional. If set, this file is run instead of the inline command. Example: C:/scripts/task.bat Supports variables | |
| Arguments | string | Optional | Passed to the batch file (only used with a file). Supports variables | |
| Store stdout in | variable | Optional | Example: output |
How to use Run CMD / Batch
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Run CMD / Batch command from the Programs & Processes group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — Run CMD / Batch has 4 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Run CMD / Batch command do?
Run a cmd.exe command (inline) or a .bat/.cmd file and capture its output.
Which group does the Run CMD / Batch command belong to?
Run CMD / Batch is part of the Programs & Processes group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Run CMD / Batch command take any parameters?
Yes — Run CMD / Batch has 4 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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