How to execute python file in linux

Question

I am using linux mint, and to run a python file I have to type in the terminal: python [file path], so is there way to make the file executable, and make it run

Answer 1

yes there is. add

#!/usr/bin/env python

to the beginning of the file and do

chmod u+rx <file>

assuming your user owns the file, otherwise maybe adjust the group or world permissions.

.py files under windows are associated with python as the program to run when opening them just like MS word is run when opening a .docx for example.

Answer 2

Add this at the top of your file:

#!/usr/bin/python

This is a shebang. You can read more about it on Wikipedia.

After that, you must make the file executable via

chmod +x your_script.py

Answer 3

Add to top of the code,

#!/usr/bin/python

Then, run the following command on the terminal,

chmod +x yourScriptFile

Answer 4

If you have python 3 installed then add this line to the top of the file:

 #!/usr/bin/env python3

You should also check the file have the right to be execute. chmod +x file.py

For more details, follow the official forum:

https://askubuntu.com/questions/761365/how-to-run-a-python-program-directly

Answer 5

1.save your file name as hey.py with the below given hello world script

#! /usr/bin/python
print('Hello, world!')

2.open the terminal in that directory

$ python hey.py

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or if you are using python3 then

$ python3 hey.py

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Answer 6

You have to add a shebang. A shebang is the first line of the file. Its what the system is looking for in order to execute a file.

It should look like that :

#!/usr/bin/env python

or the real path

#!/usr/bin/python

You should also check the file have the right to be execute. chmod +x file.py

As Fabian said, take a look to Wikipedia : Wikipedia - Shebang (en)