Introduction

This article explains how to manage server scripts in the Webdock Control Panel, including how to deploy scripts from the script library, add custom scripts, execute scripts immediately or later, and run existing scripts using an absolute path.

Script Execution

Note: To access the Manage Server Scripts screen, navigate to Server Scripts on the server dashboard. This section is separate from the Scripts page in the menu navigation bar.

The Manage Server Scripts screen allows you to select, deploy, and execute scripts. It includes a script selection dropdown, an option to run the script immediately, and controls for executing scripts on the server.

This interface supports three execution methods:

• Select a script from the library for deployment and optional execution.
• Specify an absolute file path to execute an existing script already present on the server.
• Execute an already deployed script.

The ‘Choose a File or Script’ dropdown displays available scripts from both your custom library and the Webdock script library. Select a script from this list to prepare it for deployment or execution.

To deploy a script without executing it, leave the ‘Run this script now’ option unchecked. The system will store the script on the server, allowing you to execute it manually at a later time.

To add custom scripts to the library, navigate to ‘Scripts’ in the menu navigation bar.

Conclusion

Server scripts provide a structured way to automate tasks on your server by deploying predefined or custom scripts and executing them on demand for setup, configuration, and maintenance operations.