Running a Python Script Like a Built-in Shell Command

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I have gone through the following steps.

Made the file executable,
Tested that the file could be run with ./script1.py,
Added the file's directory to the system $PATH.

However, at this point, am I supposed to be able to say script1 arg1 and be able to run it like a built-in bash command or do I still need to set up an alias.

My quick hack is to set up an alias; however, I am not sure if this is redundant.

alias script1 = $HOME/dir/script1.py

At this point you are supposed to be able to say `script1.py arg1`. — , May 25 '13 at 19:02
There is a reason why you should not include `.` in your path: security. this very reason applies for your question too. — Elazar, May 25 '13 at 19:05
@mbratch If he didn't, he would not be able to run it with `./` in the first place. — Elazar, May 25 '13 at 19:11

Elazar · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-25T19:18:16.053

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mv script1.py script1

should do the trick. I won't recommend it though.

A better way is to add a symblic link:

ln -s script1.py script1

This way, you can add the link directly in some system path - probably /usr/bin - and won't need to change $PATH at all:

sudo ln -s script1.py /usr/bin/script1

Make sure it will not override any existing file.

edited May 25 '13 at 19:18

answered May 25 '13 at 19:07

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