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# Control Flow

> Conditions, routing, and error handling

Control execution with conditions, handlers, and decision routing.

## Pre-Conditions

Skip a step if a condition is false.

```yaml  theme={null}
- name: nuclei-scan
  type: bash
  pre_condition: 'fileLength("{{Output}}/live.txt") > 0'
  command: nuclei -l {{Output}}/live.txt -o {{Output}}/vulns.txt
```

### Common Conditions

```yaml  theme={null}
# File exists
pre_condition: 'fileExists("{{Output}}/targets.txt")'

# File has content
pre_condition: 'fileLength("{{Output}}/hosts.txt") > 0'

# Check export value
pre_condition: '{{host_count}} > 10'

# Check parameter
pre_condition: '{{enable_scan}} == "true"'

# Combine conditions
pre_condition: 'fileExists("{{Output}}/subs.txt") && {{threads}} > 0'
```

### Condition Functions

| Function                | Description                       |
| ----------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| `fileExists(path)`      | True if file exists               |
| `fileLength(path)`      | Number of non-empty lines         |
| `dirLength(path)`       | Number of directory entries       |
| `isEmpty(str)`          | True if string is empty           |
| `contains(str, substr)` | True if string contains substring |

## Step Dependencies (DAG Execution)

Steps can declare dependencies on other steps using the `depends_on` field. This enables:

* Parallel execution of independent steps
* Automatic ordering based on dependencies
* DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) execution

### Basic Dependencies

```yaml  theme={null}
steps:
  - name: subfinder
    type: bash
    command: "subfinder -d {{Target}} -o {{Output}}/subfinder.txt"

  - name: amass
    type: bash
    command: "amass enum -d {{Target}} -o {{Output}}/amass.txt"

  - name: merge-results
    type: function
    depends_on:
      - subfinder
      - amass
    functions:
      - "appendFile('{{Output}}/all-subs.txt', '{{Output}}/subfinder.txt')"
      - "appendFile('{{Output}}/all-subs.txt', '{{Output}}/amass.txt')"
```

In this example:

* `subfinder` and `amass` run in parallel (no dependencies)
* `merge-results` waits for both to complete before executing

### DAG Execution

The executor builds a dependency graph and uses topological sorting (Kahn's algorithm) to determine execution order:

```
┌───────────┐     ┌───────────┐
│ subfinder │     │   amass   │
└─────┬─────┘     └─────┬─────┘
      │                 │
      │  ┌──────────────┘
      │  │
      ▼  ▼
┌─────────────┐
│merge-results│
└──────┬──────┘
       │
       ▼
┌─────────────┐
│ http-probe  │
└─────────────┘
```

Steps at the same "level" (no dependencies between them) execute concurrently.

### Multiple Dependencies

```yaml  theme={null}
- name: final-report
  type: bash
  depends_on:
    - vuln-scan
    - port-scan
    - screenshot
  command: "generate-report {{Output}}"
```

The step waits for all listed dependencies to complete successfully.

### Cascade Failure

If a dependency fails:

1. The dependent step is marked as failed (not executed)
2. All downstream steps are also marked as failed
3. Independent branches continue execution

```yaml  theme={null}
# If subfinder fails:
# - merge-results is skipped
# - amass continues (independent)
```

### Dependencies vs Sequential Execution

Without `depends_on`, steps execute sequentially in order:

```yaml  theme={null}
steps:
  - name: step1     # Runs first
    type: bash
    command: "..."

  - name: step2     # Runs second (waits for step1)
    type: bash
    command: "..."
```

With `depends_on`, steps can run in parallel:

```yaml  theme={null}
steps:
  - name: step1     # Runs first (parallel with step2)
    type: bash
    command: "..."

  - name: step2     # Runs first (parallel with step1)
    type: bash
    command: "..."

  - name: step3     # Waits for both
    type: bash
    depends_on: [step1, step2]
    command: "..."
```

### Linter Validation

The workflow linter validates dependencies:

| Rule                  | Description                             |
| --------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| `invalid-depends-on`  | Dependency references non-existent step |
| `circular-dependency` | Circular dependencies detected          |

```bash  theme={null}
osmedeus workflow lint my-workflow.yaml
```

### Flow Module Dependencies

Flows also support `depends_on` for modules:

```yaml  theme={null}
kind: flow
name: full-pipeline

modules:
  - name: subdomain-enum
    path: modules/subdomain-enum.yaml

  - name: port-scan
    path: modules/port-scan.yaml

  - name: http-probe
    path: modules/http-probe.yaml
    depends_on:
      - subdomain-enum
      - port-scan
```

## Decision Routing

Route to different steps based on variable values using switch/case syntax.

```yaml  theme={null}
steps:
  - name: check-hosts
    type: bash
    command: wc -l < {{Output}}/hosts.txt
    exports:
      count: "{{stdout}}"
    decision:
      switch: "{{count}}"
      cases:
        "0": { goto: no-hosts-found }
      default: { goto: continue-scan }

  - name: no-hosts-found
    type: function
    function: log_warning("No hosts found, skipping scan")
    decision:
      switch: "true"
      cases:
        "true": { goto: _end }    # Special: end workflow

  - name: continue-scan
    type: bash
    command: nuclei -l {{Output}}/hosts.txt -t {{Data}}/templates/
```

### Decision Syntax

```yaml  theme={null}
decision:
  switch: "{{variable}}"      # Template expression to evaluate
  cases:                       # Map of values to actions
    "value1": { goto: step-a }
    "value2": { goto: step-b }
  default: { goto: fallback }  # Optional: when no case matches
```

* `switch`: Template variable evaluated at runtime (exact string match)
* `cases`: Map of string values to goto targets
* `default`: Fallback when no case matches (optional)
* `goto`: Target step name or `_end` to terminate

### Inline Execution in Cases

Cases support running commands or functions inline, not just `goto`:

```yaml  theme={null}
decision:
  switch: "{{target_type}}"
  cases:
    "domain":
      goto: subdomain-enum
      command: "echo 'Processing domain target'"
    "ip":
      goto: port-scan
      commands:
        - "echo 'Processing IP target'"
        - "mkdir -p {{Output}}/ip-results"
    "url":
      function: "log_info('Direct URL target detected')"
      goto: web-scan
```

Each `DecisionCase` supports:

| Field       | Description                   |
| ----------- | ----------------------------- |
| `goto`      | Target step name or `_end`    |
| `command`   | Single command to execute     |
| `commands`  | Multiple commands to execute  |
| `function`  | Single function to execute    |
| `functions` | Multiple functions to execute |

### Condition-Based Decision Routing

In addition to switch/case, decisions support `conditions` — an array of JavaScript expressions evaluated at runtime. All matching conditions execute (no short-circuit):

```yaml  theme={null}
- name: smart-routing
  type: function
  function: log_info("Evaluating conditions")
  decision:
    conditions:
      - if: "file_length('{{Output}}/subdomains.txt') > 0"
        goto: process-subdomains

      - if: "file_length('{{Output}}/subdomains.txt') > 100"
        command: "echo 'Large target set detected'"

      - if: "{{enableNmap}} == 'true' && contains('{{Port}}', '-')"
        commands:
          - "nmap -p {{Port}} {{Target}} -oN {{Output}}/nmap.txt"
          - "echo 'Port range scan complete'"

      - if: "{{scan_mode}} == 'aggressive'"
        functions:
          - "log_warning('Aggressive mode enabled')"
          - "log_info('Increasing thread count')"
```

#### Condition Fields

| Field       | Required | Description                                           |
| ----------- | -------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| `if`        | Yes      | JavaScript expression (must evaluate to truthy/falsy) |
| `goto`      | No       | Target step name or `_end`                            |
| `command`   | No       | Single command to execute if condition is true        |
| `commands`  | No       | Multiple commands to execute if condition is true     |
| `function`  | No       | Single function to execute if condition is true       |
| `functions` | No       | Multiple functions to execute if condition is true    |

<Note>
  All matching conditions in the array are executed — there is no short-circuit behavior. If you need exclusive routing, use switch/case instead.
</Note>

### Special Goto Targets

| Target      | Description              |
| ----------- | ------------------------ |
| `_end`      | End workflow immediately |
| `step-name` | Jump to named step       |

## Success Handlers

Execute actions when a step succeeds.

```yaml  theme={null}
- name: scan
  type: bash
  command: nuclei -l {{Output}}/hosts.txt -o {{Output}}/vulns.txt
  on_success:
    - action: log
      message: "Scan completed successfully"

    - action: export
      key: scan_status
      value: "completed"

    - action: notify
      message: "Vulnerability scan finished for {{target}}"
```

### Available Actions

| Action     | Description        | Parameters     |
| ---------- | ------------------ | -------------- |
| `log`      | Log a message      | `message`      |
| `export`   | Export a value     | `key`, `value` |
| `run`      | Run a command      | `command`      |
| `notify`   | Send notification  | `message`      |
| `continue` | Continue execution | -              |

```yaml  theme={null}
on_success:
  - action: log
    message: "Step completed"

  - action: export
    key: result
    value: "success"

  - action: run
    command: echo "Done" >> {{Output}}/log.txt

  - action: notify
    message: "{{target}} scan finished"
```

## Error Handlers

Handle step failures.

```yaml  theme={null}
- name: risky-scan
  type: bash
  command: aggressive-tool {{target}}
  on_error:
    - action: log
      message: "Scan failed, continuing with fallback"

    - action: continue    # Don't stop workflow

    - action: run
      command: fallback-tool {{target}}
```

### Error Action Types

| Action     | Description             |
| ---------- | ----------------------- |
| `log`      | Log error message       |
| `abort`    | Stop workflow (default) |
| `continue` | Continue to next step   |
| `run`      | Run recovery command    |
| `notify`   | Send error notification |

```yaml  theme={null}
on_error:
  - action: abort       # Stop workflow on error

# OR

on_error:
  - action: continue    # Ignore error, continue
```

## Combined Example

```yaml  theme={null}
steps:
  - name: enumerate
    type: bash
    command: subfinder -d {{target}} -o {{Output}}/subs.txt
    exports:
      sub_count: "{{stdout}}"
    on_success:
      - action: log
        message: "Found subdomains"
    on_error:
      - action: log
        message: "Enumeration failed"
      - action: continue

  - name: validate-results
    type: function
    function: fileLength("{{Output}}/subs.txt")
    exports:
      count: "{{result}}"
    decision:
      switch: "{{count}}"
      cases:
        "0": { goto: no-results }
      default: { goto: probe-hosts }

  - name: no-results
    type: function
    function: log_warning("No subdomains found for {{target}}")
    decision:
      switch: "true"
      cases:
        "true": { goto: _end }

  - name: probe-hosts
    type: bash
    pre_condition: 'fileLength("{{Output}}/subs.txt") > 0'
    command: httpx -l {{Output}}/subs.txt -o {{Output}}/live.txt
    on_success:
      - action: export
        key: probe_status
        value: "done"
      - action: notify
        message: "Probing complete for {{target}}"
    on_error:
      - action: log
        message: "HTTP probing failed"
      - action: abort

  - name: screenshot
    type: bash
    pre_condition: 'fileLength("{{Output}}/live.txt") > 0 && {{probe_status}} == "done"'
    command: gowitness file -f {{Output}}/live.txt -P {{Output}}/screenshots
```

## Flow-Level Conditions

Conditional module execution in flows:

```yaml  theme={null}
kind: flow
name: conditional-flow

params:
  - name: target
  - name: enable_active
    default: "false"

modules:
  - name: passive-recon
    path: modules/passive.yaml

  - name: active-scan
    path: modules/active.yaml
    depends_on: [passive-recon]
    condition: '{{enable_active}} == "true"'

  - name: vuln-scan
    path: modules/vuln.yaml
    depends_on: [passive-recon]
    condition: 'fileLength("{{Output}}/live.txt") > 0'
```

## Branching Patterns

### If-Then-Else

```yaml  theme={null}
- name: check
  type: function
  function: fileLength("{{Output}}/data.txt")
  exports:
    has_data: "{{result}}"
  decision:
    switch: "{{has_data}}"
    cases:
      "0": { goto: handle-empty }
    default: { goto: process-data }

- name: process-data
  type: bash
  command: process {{Output}}/data.txt
  decision:
    switch: "true"
    cases:
      "true": { goto: finalize }

- name: handle-empty
  type: function
  function: log_warning("No data to process")
  decision:
    switch: "true"
    cases:
      "true": { goto: finalize }

- name: finalize
  type: function
  function: log_info("Workflow complete")
```

### Early Exit

```yaml  theme={null}
- name: validate
  type: function
  function: fileExists("{{Output}}/required.txt")
  exports:
    valid: "{{result}}"
  decision:
    switch: "{{valid}}"
    cases:
      "false": { goto: _end }       # Exit if invalid
    default: { goto: continue-scan }

- name: continue-scan
  type: bash
  command: scan {{target}}
```

### Loop with Retry

```yaml  theme={null}
- name: attempt-scan
  type: bash
  command: flaky-scanner {{target}}
  exports:
    attempt: "1"
    failed: "false"
  on_error:
    - action: export
      key: failed
      value: "true"
    - action: continue

- name: retry-check
  type: function
  function: log_info("Checking retry status")
  decision:
    switch: "{{failed}}"
    cases:
      "false": { goto: success }
      "true": { goto: check-attempts }
    default: { goto: success }

- name: check-attempts
  type: function
  function: log_info("Attempt {{attempt}}")
  decision:
    switch: "{{attempt}}"
    cases:
      "3": { goto: give-up }
    default: { goto: retry-scan }

- name: retry-scan
  type: bash
  command: flaky-scanner {{target}} --retry
  exports:
    attempt: "{{parseInt({{attempt}}) + 1}}"
  on_error:
    - action: continue
  decision:
    switch: "true"
    cases:
      "true": { goto: retry-check }
```

## Best Practices

1. **Always check file existence before processing**
   ```yaml  theme={null}
   pre_condition: 'fileExists("{{Output}}/input.txt")'
   ```

2. **Use meaningful log messages**
   ```yaml  theme={null}
   on_success:
     - action: log
       message: "Found {{count}} subdomains for {{target}}"
   ```

3. **Handle errors gracefully**
   ```yaml  theme={null}
   on_error:
     - action: log
       message: "Step failed, attempting fallback"
     - action: continue
   ```

4. **Use decision routing for complex logic**
   ```yaml  theme={null}
   decision:
     switch: "{{dataset_size}}"
     cases:
       "large": { goto: large-dataset-handler }
     default: { goto: standard-handler }
   ```

5. **End workflows cleanly**
   ```yaml  theme={null}
   decision:
     switch: "{{fatal_error}}"
     cases:
       "true": { goto: _end }
   ```

## Next Steps

* [Step Types](step-types) - All step types
* [Variables](variables) - Exports and conditions
* [Functions Reference](../functions/reference) - Condition functions


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