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title: Execute NodeJs
description: Execute a Node.js script or application within your workflow.
category: Execute Packages
tags: [nodejs, javascript, script execution, automation]
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# Execute NodeJs

## Description

The **Execute Node JS** activity allows you to run a custom Node.js script or application as part of a workflow. You can specify the script file, working directory, command, output location, and control execution timeout.

Use this activity to:

- Run backend automation written in Node.js
- Process data, files, or external API responses using custom JavaScript logic
- Integrate with CLI tools or third-party Node packages

> **Use Case**
> Useful when workflows require backend processing logic like JSON manipulation, calling APIs, or custom data transformation that is best handled using Node.js.

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## Input

| Type  | Description                                    |
| ----- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| Files | Project or script files required for execution |

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## Output

| Type           | Format | Description                      |
| -------------- | ------ | -------------------------------- |
| Execution Data | Table  | Output from the executed command |

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## Configuration Fields

| Field Name           | Description                                                         |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **File**             | Path to the Node.js script or main file to execute.                 |
| **Base Folder**      | The folder where the script/project is located.                     |
| **Working Path**     | Optional working directory path during execution.                   |
| **Command**          | Node.js command to execute the script (e.g., `node index.js`).      |
| **Output Directory** | Folder path to save execution output files.                         |
| **Max Execute Time** | Maximum time (in seconds) to allow script execution before timeout. |
| **Refresh Interval** | Interval (in seconds) to poll for execution status.                 |

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## Sample Input

_Not applicable_ — input files are provided through the Files field.

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## Sample Configuration

| Field            | Value            |
| ---------------- | ---------------- |
| File             | `index.js`       |
| Base Folder      | `/user-scripts/` |
| Command          | `node index.js`  |
| Output Directory | `/output/`       |
| Max Execute Time | `60`             |
| Refresh Interval | `5`              |

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## Sample Output

| CommandOutput |
| ------------- |
| Hello World!  |