verified-script-execution

name	verified-script-execution
description	Fallback workflow for reliable file creation and verification when automated code execution fails

Verified Script Execution Workflow

When execute_code_sandbox or shell_agent fails repeatedly, use this manual fallback pattern to reliably create and verify files through explicit shell commands.

When to Activate This Pattern

• After 3+ consecutive failures with execute_code_sandbox
• When shell_agent produces repeated errors without progress
• For critical deliverables (PDFs, Word docs, reports) that must be created reliably
• When working directory confusion causes file creation failures

Step 1: Verify Working Directory

Always confirm your current location before creating any files:

pwd
ls -la

This ensures you're writing to the correct workspace directory and reveals any existing files that might conflict.

Step 2: Create Scripts via Heredoc

Use shell heredoc syntax to create scripts with proper escaping. Choose the heredoc delimiter style based on your needs:

For literal content (no variable expansion):

cat > script_name.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash
# Your script content here
# Variables like $VAR will NOT be expanded
echo "Literal text with $symbols"
EOF

For content requiring variable expansion: