diff --git a/packages/server/src/automations/steps/bash.js b/packages/server/src/automations/steps/bash.js
index 76d6713c5b..e7ec79093c 100644
--- a/packages/server/src/automations/steps/bash.js
+++ b/packages/server/src/automations/steps/bash.js
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ module.exports.run = async function ({ inputs, context }) {
 
     let stdout
     try {
-      stdout = execSync(command, { timeout: 500 })
+      stdout = execSync(command, { timeout: 500 }).toString()
     } catch (err) {
       stdout = err.message
     }