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Hi, I’m working on an automation scenario where Power Automate Desktop (PAD) handles actions such as opening files, updating a value, refreshing them, and saving/closing.

At specific points, I want PAD to call a Python script that:

reads certain values from those files,
performs some logic or checks,
then returns a simple pass/fail or similar result back to PAD
so that PAD can decide whether to continue or stop the automation.

As I'm new to this, I want to understand:

Is the pattern PAD - run Python - return result - PAD continues supported/recommended?

What is the best method for PAD to run Python and capture the output (e.g., command line, output files, exit codes)?
Are there any limitations around PAD interacting with files while Python reads them?
Has anyone implemented a flow where PAD handles the file interactions and Python handles the logic/verification?

Just looking for guidance on whether this type of PAD + Python handoff is technically feasible and stable.

Thanks in advance!

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