Validation: No timeout on Python subprocess, long-running processes can hang Electron app indefinitely

[anshul23102]

Problem

spawn() called without timeout. Long-running or hanging scripts freeze app.

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Recommended Solution

Add process timeout:

const proc = spawn(pythonCmd, args);
const timeout = setTimeout(() => {
  proc.kill('SIGTERM');
}, 30000);  // 30 second timeout

proc.on('exit', () => clearTimeout(timeout));

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Program Template

• GSSoC '26

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Suggested Labels

reliability, subprocess, timeout, gssoc-eligible
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[anshul23102]

@siddu-k Contributing under GSSoC '26. This prevents app hanging with subprocess timeouts. Request assignment under GSSoC '26. ⏱️