In Linux, how can I get the absolute path of the Python binary I am using from the command line?

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I find this especially useful when using pyenv or virtualenv.

@martijn-pieters Question linked as possible duplicate doesn't really provide a single command line command. Top answer requires dipping into the interpreter. — klenwell, Jul 20 '14 at 00:28
Combining that into a one-liner is not really all that hard or novel. — Martijn Pieters, Jul 20 '14 at 00:29
This is the simplest answer to the quesiton as asked. If the OP had somethign else in mind, perhaps he should update the question. — Mawg says reinstate Monica, Oct 11 '16 at 16:49

klenwell · Accepted Answer · 2014-07-20T00:46:16.067

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This works for me:

$ python -c "import sys; print(sys.executable)"

Sample output:

/home/klenwell/.pyenv/versions/2.7.7/bin/python

edited Jul 20 '14 at 00:46

answered Jul 20 '14 at 00:23

klenwell

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