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Add task timeout option to prevent long-running tasks
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This PR implements a task timeout feature that allows users to specify a maximum execution time for tasks. If a task runs longer than the specified timeout, it will be automatically terminated with a clear error message.
Changes Made
Schema Updates:
timeoutproperty to all task schemas (run.yml,exec.yml,signal.yml)Implementation:
Promise.race()to compete docker run execution against timeout, with container cleanup on timeoutDocumentation:
docs/tasks.mdwith timeout parameter description and examplestimeout: 30syntaxTesting:
Usage Example
Tasks that exceed their timeout will fail with a clear error message:
Task timed out after X secondsThis feature helps prevent jobs from hanging indefinitely due to stuck containers or long-running operations, improving the reliability and predictability of scheduled tasks.
Fixes #12.
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