How to get a python script to run as an executable? [duplicate]

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I would like to run my python script as an executable from the command line, usually when I do a bash script I added this to the top of the file:

#!/bin/bash

Then I made the script executable with:

chmod u+x myScript.sh

Is there a way to do this in python scripting? I tried something similar like:

#!/bin/python

However, this did not work.

@Inian Whoops that is the alias I use alot, I will edit my question — G. LC
– G. LC, Commented Aug 2, 2018 at 19:06
I'd like to add to this question this excelent answer related to python and shebangs. — Lucas Wieloch
– Lucas Wieloch, Commented Aug 2, 2018 at 19:07
Thanks, @LucasWieloch. That's got much better info than the original dupe target, although that target's title matches this question better. — PM 2Ring
– PM 2Ring, Commented Aug 2, 2018 at 19:20

DYZ · Accepted Answer · 2018-08-02 19:04:48Z

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Add this to the top of your script

#!/usr/bin/env python

or

#!/usr/bin/env python3

depending if you want python2 or python 3

DYZ

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answered Aug 2, 2018 at 19:04

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