[App Service] az webapp exec: Add remote shell and command execution for Linux web apps #33640
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Pull request overview
This PR introduces a new preview command, az webapp exec, under the App Service command module to let users interact with Linux web app containers via the SCM (Kudu) /exec/shell (interactive) and /exec/execute (fire-and-forget) endpoints.
Changes:
- Adds the
webapp execcommand implementation with validation, instance targeting, interactive WebSocket shell mode, and parallel execute mode. - Registers the new command and wires up parameters/help content.
- Adds unit tests validating parameter rules and key helper behaviors.
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| src/azure-cli/azure/cli/command_modules/appservice/webapp_exec.py | New command implementation for interactive shell and execute modes via SCM endpoints. |
| src/azure-cli/azure/cli/command_modules/appservice/tests/latest/test_webapp_exec_thru_mock.py | Unit tests covering validation and helper functions for webapp exec. |
| src/azure-cli/azure/cli/command_modules/appservice/commands.py | Registers az webapp exec as a preview command. |
| src/azure-cli/azure/cli/command_modules/appservice/_params.py | Adds CLI arguments for webapp exec (mode, instance, command variants, etc.). |
| src/azure-cli/azure/cli/command_modules/appservice/_help.py | Adds help text and examples for the new command. |
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Adding e2e test results here: EXECUTE MODE Execute mode , instance not specified |
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Related command
az webapp exec
Description
Adds
az webapp exec(preview), a new command for Linux web apps that lets you interact with the running container directly from the CLI. It has two modes:--mode shell(default): opens an interactive terminal session to the main container over a WebSocket to the SCM/exec/shellendpoint. Supports a custom shell via--shell, ANSI/VT rendering, terminal-resize forwarding, UTF-8/UTF-16 input, and "Ctrl+C twice to exit". Works on both Windows and Unix consoles.--mode execute: runs a command in the container (fire-and-forget) via the SCM/exec/executeendpoint. Use--commandto run a program directly (no shell), or--shell-commandto run a command line through a shell so operators like|,&&,>work. Supports--working-directory/--cwd, and can target one instance, a comma-separated list, orallinstances in parallel.The command validates that the target is a Linux web app and rejects invalid mode/parameter combinations with clear errors. Slots are supported via
--slot.Testing Guide
Interactive shell to a random instance
az webapp exec -g MyRg -n MyWebapp --mode shell
Interactive shell on a specific instance, using /bin/sh
az webapp exec -g MyRg -n MyWebapp --mode shell -i --shell /bin/sh
Run a program directly (no shell interpretation)
az webapp exec -g MyRg -n MyWebapp --mode execute --command "mkdir /home/site/newdir"
Run a shell command line (operators work) on all instances
az webapp exec -g MyRg -n MyWebapp --mode execute --instance all --shell-command "echo hi > /home/LogFiles/out.txt"
Execute against a slot
az webapp exec -g MyRg -n MyWebapp -s staging --mode execute --command "touch newfile.txt"
Unit tests: azure-cli/azure/cli/command_modules/appservice/tests/latest/test_webapp_exec_thru_mock.py
All pass
Adding e2e tests here: #33640 (comment)
azdev linter appservice --ci-exclusions
azdev linter appservice
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