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 the python command automatically when I doublr click it?

And since I stopped dealing with windows ages ago, I wonder if the .py files there are also automatically executable or do I need some steps.

Thanks

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)