Execute python script from everywhere

Question

I would like to add some python script to path.

I can add bash scripts to folders in my path and then execute them from everywhere. When I do so with python script, I can only execute them when I am in the same directory.

Per exemple, if I put test and test2.py in the same folder in my path.

This work:

sh test
success hello world

This doesn't:

python test.2.py
python: can't open file 'test2.py': [Errno 2] No such file or directory
[Errno 2] No such file or directory

Matt · Accepted Answer · 2013-02-02 07:59:02Z

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Assuming the python source file is in a directory that is on your path do the following:

Add this line to the top of your python file: #!/usr/bin/env python
Set your python file to be executable: chmod +x test.2.py
Run your python script with: test.2.py

answered Feb 2, 2013 at 7:59

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Stefan_EOX Over a year ago

I'm inside a virtualenv. I have to call ./test.2.py

Barmar · Accepted Answer · 2013-02-02 07:58:42Z

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The python command doesn't search $PATH for scripts, like bash does.

Make test.2.py executable, and make the first line:

#!/usr/bin/python

Then run it by typing:

test.2.py

answered Feb 2, 2013 at 7:58

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