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

If you have python 3 installed then add this line to the top of the file:

 #!/usr/bin/env python3

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

For more details, follow the official forum:

https://askubuntu.com/questions/761365/how-to-run-a-python-program-directly