How do I make a python script executable?

Question

How can I run a python script with my own command line name like 'myscript' without having to do 'python myscript.py' in the terminal?

Answer 1

1. Add a shebang line to the top of the script:

   #!/usr/bin/env python

2. Mark the script as executable:

   chmod +x myscript.py

3. Add the dir containing it to your PATH variable. (If you want it to stick, you'll have to do this in .bashrc or .bash_profile in your home dir.)

   export PATH=/path/to/script:$PATH