How to run python script without using ./script.py?

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I have a script.py that I'd like to run when the user types "script" in unix. How do I accomplish this, instead of forcing him to type ./script.py each time?

cmh · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-12 22:48:45Z

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You need to put the directory of the script in your PATH environment variable.

e.g.

/path/to/script.py
export PATH=$PATH:/path/to

To obviate typing the extension create a local symlink

ln -s /path/to/script.py /path/to/script

This prevents polluting /usr/local/bin with manual symlinks (which could be important on a multi-user) system.

edited Mar 12, 2013 at 22:48

answered Mar 12, 2013 at 22:43

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pydsigner Over a year ago

That doesn't take care of the extension.

pydsigner · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-12 22:45:47Z

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You will need to add a symlink to the script, without using the .py extension, and place it somewhere on your system path. For instance, you might do

sudo ln -s myscript.py /usr/local/bin/myscript

Then you will need neither the .py nor the ./.

answered Mar 12, 2013 at 22:45

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