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- 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
- Open Command line: Start menu -> Run and type cmd.
- Type: C:\python27\python.exe Z:\code\hw01\script.py.
- 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.
