Long jobs and "Still running"

What happens when a step takes longer than 100 seconds.

Some steps take a while, such as a big search or a long command.

If a step runs for more than 100 seconds, Ponta tells your AI app "Still running". It also gives it a call id. Your AI app then collects the result when it is ready. It should not start the same step again.

A step that is waiting for your yes also gives your AI app a call id.

Ponta keeps a finished result for up to 24 hours, so your AI app can collect it.

If your AI app repeats a step

Tell it to wait for the result of the first one. You can also ask it to check its recent calls.

Checked 1 November 2026.