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Overview

Execute custom shell commands directly on your shared hosting server from the Loupp dashboard. Run maintenance tasks, troubleshoot issues, and perform administrative operations without direct SSH access.

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Command Execution Features

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Core Capabilities

Custom Commands

Execute any shell command with full server access

Command History

Track all executed commands with timestamps and outputs

Real-time Monitoring

Monitor command execution status and results

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Execution Environment

Commands run in a controlled environment:
Commands execute from the server’s root directory: /home/loupp/{{ $server->name }}
Commands run as the loupp user with appropriate permissions
Commands have a 2-minute timeout to prevent resource exhaustion

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Running Commands

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Basic Command Execution

1

Access command interface

Navigate to your shared server dashboard and click on the “Commands” tab.
2

Enter command

Type your command in the text area:
# Example commands
ls -la
php artisan list
composer install
npm run build
3

Execute command

Use one of these methods to run the command:
  • Click “Run” button
  • Press Cmd + Enter (macOS)
  • Press Ctrl + Enter (Windows/Linux)
4

Monitor execution

Track command status and view output in real-time.

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Command Input Tips

# You can enter multi-line commands
if [ -f "composer.json" ]; then
    composer install --no-dev
else
    echo "No composer.json found"
fi

# Common file operations
ls -la storage/logs/
tail -n 50 storage/logs/laravel.log
chmod -R 755 storage/

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Command History Management

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Viewing Command History

All executed commands are automatically logged with detailed information:

Command Details

  • Full command text
  • Execution timestamp
  • User who ran the command

Execution Status

  • Running status
  • Success/failure indicators
  • Execution time tracking

Output Results

  • Command output
  • Error messages
  • Return codes

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Command History Interface

1

Access history

Scroll down to the “Command History” section below the command input.
2

Review commands

Each command entry shows:
  • Command text (clickable to re-run)
  • Execution date and time
  • Relative time (e.g., “2 hours ago”)
  • Current status
3

View details

Click “View Details” to see full command output and execution information.

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Reusing Commands

1

Select previous command

Click on any command in the history to automatically populate the input field.
2

Modify if needed

Edit the command before execution if you need to make changes.
3

Execute modified command

Run the command with your modifications.