Executing shell commands from a Django app/project

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I want to be able to execute some shell commands like mkvirtualenv and createdb and such from a Django app, these processes will likely go into a Django celery task later. I would think using system() would be insecure to execute shell commands from Django/Apache, so my question is what is the best way to execute shell commands from a django app?

you could use the subprocess module: http://stackoverflow.com/a/546024/630877 — arie, May 21 '12 at 16:00
arie, thanks, I will use that. Can you answer below so I can mark your answer? — jeffci, May 22 '12 at 13:11

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered May 22 '12 at 14:40

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To start a shell process in the background you can use the subprocess module.

answered May 22 '12 at 14:40

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