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The Execute Command node runs shell commands on the host machine that runs n8n.

/// warning | Security considerations
The functionality of this node can introduce significant security risks in environments where not all n8n users are trusted. We therefore recommend [disabling](/hosting/securing/blocking-nodes/#exclude-nodes) it in such setups.

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[from-write-good.Passive] 'are trusted' may be passive voice. Use active voice if you can.

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/// note | Which shell runs the command?
This node executes the command in the default shell of the host machine. For example, `cmd` on Windows and `zsh` on macOS.

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