How to execute python file in linux

Question

I am using linux mint, and to run a python file I have to type in the terminal: python [file path], so is there way to make the file executable, and make it run

Answer 1

You have to add a shebang. A shebang is the first line of the file. Its what the system is looking for in order to execute a file.

It should look like that :

#!/usr/bin/env python

or the real path

#!/usr/bin/python

You should also check the file have the right to be execute. chmod +x file.py

As Fabian said, take a look to Wikipedia : Wikipedia - Shebang (en)