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subprocess — Subprocess Management
Run external commands safely.
Overview
Run external commands safely.
Quick Example
subprocess.run(['ls'], capture_output=True)
When to Use
Use this module when you need built-in support without adding third-party dependencies.
Common Tasks
- Read the official docs: docs.python.org/3/library/subprocess.html
- Combine with related modules in the Cookbook
- Prefer stdlib before reaching for PyPI packages