Django: How can I use my model classes to interact with my database from outside Django?

Question

I\'d like to write a script that interacts with my DB using a Django app\'s model. However, I would like to be able to run this script from the command line or via cron. W

Answer 1

Depending on your specific needs, django-command-extensions might save you a bit of time. To run any script as-is without messing around with environment variables just type:

./manage.py runscript path/to/my/script.py

django-command-extensions also has commands for automating scripts as cron jobs, which is something you mentioned that you'd like to do.

If you are a more nuts and bolts type of person, you might check out this very detailed post outlining how to make "standalone" django scripts to be run from cron jobs and whatnot.