4 Answers

• Make sure the file is executable: chmod +x script.py.
• Use a shebang to let the kernel know what interpreter to use. The top line of the script should read: #!/usr/bin/python. This assumes that your script will run with the default python.

How do I run a Python script from command line?

Run your script

1. Open Command line: Start menu -> Run and type cmd.
2. Type: C:\python27\python.exe Z:\code\hw01\script.py.
3. Or if your system is configured correctly, you can drag and drop your script from Explorer onto the Command Line window and press enter.

How do I run a Python script in Unix?

Making a Python script executable and runnable from anywhere

• Add this line as the first line in the script: #!/usr/bin/env python3.
• At the unix command prompt, type the following to make myscript.py executable: $ chmod +x myscript.py.
• Move myscript.py into your bin directory, and it will be runnable from anywhere.