How to get a python script to run as an executable?

Question

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, Aug 02 '18 at 19:06
I'd like to add to this question [this excelent answer](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/6908143/should-i-put-shebang-in-python-scripts-and-what-form-should-it-take) related to python and shebangs. — Lucas Wieloch, Aug 02 '18 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, Aug 02 '18 at 19:20

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Aug 02 '18 at 19:04

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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

edited Aug 02 '18 at 19:04

DYZ

answered Aug 02 '18 at 19:04

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