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fallback-python-shell
Use run_shell with Python heredoc when execute_code_sandbox or read_file fail
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# Shell-Based Python Fallback
## When to Use
Use this fallback pattern when:
- `execute_code_sandbox` returns 'unknown error'
- `read_file` returns 'unknown error' for supported formats
- You need to process documents, analyze data, or read files programmatically
## Core Technique
Run Python code through `run_shell` using a heredoc. This bypasses sandbox execution issues while maintaining Python's full capabilities for file I/O and data processing.
### Basic Pattern