Add OAF_PIDFILE environment variable override for ow.server.checkIn#1684
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Add OAF_PIDFILE environment variable override for ow.server.checkIn#1684
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[WIP] Add feature to override aPidFile using environment variable OAF_PIDFILE
Add OAF_PIDFILE environment variable override for ow.server.checkIn
Feb 11, 2026
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Adds ability to override the PID file path in
ow.server.checkIn()via theOAF_PIDFILEenvironment variable.Changes
js/owrap.server.js: ModifiedcheckIn()to checkOAF_PIDFILEenvironment variable with precedence: env var > parameter > default. Handles whitespace-only values via.trim().docs/openaf-flags.md: AddedOAF_PIDFILEentry under new "Server Management" section.docs/openaf.md: Updated example with environment variable note.tests/autoTestAll.Server.js: AddedtestCheckIn()covering default behavior, explicit parameters, and environment variable override scenarios (when set).Usage
Precedence:
OAF_PIDFILE> function parameter >"server.pid"(default)💡 You can make Copilot smarter by setting up custom instructions, customizing its development environment and configuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Learn more Copilot coding agent tips in the docs.