diff --git a/src/cli/traits.rs b/src/cli/traits.rs
index 317367d..905192f 100644
--- a/src/cli/traits.rs
+++ b/src/cli/traits.rs
@@ -20,5 +20,5 @@ use crate::error::N34Result;
 /// A trait defining the interface for command runners in the CLI.
 pub trait CommandRunner {
     /// Executes the command and returns a Result indicating success or failure.
-    async fn run(self, options: CliOptions) -> N34Result<()>;
+    fn run(self, options: CliOptions) -> impl Future<Output = N34Result<()>> + Send;
 }