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How to run a command as "sudo sh -c find /opt/bar -type f -name foo" by StartProgramInGuest?

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Description

I tried many ways but still failed.
Is it possible to run such a command by StartProgramInGuest?
Please help, thanks.

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Start with the StartProgramInGuest entry point and its documentation, then reproduce the requested sudo sh -c find command in a guest environment. Determine whether the command can be expressed through this API and document a confirmed invocation or the limitation; the issue provides no file or test location.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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