How do I make a Python script executable on Unix?

This is an old copy of the Python FAQ. The information here may be outdated. You need to do two things: the script file’s mode must be executable and the first line must begin with #! followed by the path of the Python interpreter. The first is done by executing “chmod +x scriptfile” or perhaps “chmod 755 scriptfile. $ chmod +x myscript.py The second can be done in a number of ways. The most strai