Python3 executing Javascript

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I need to execute a Javascript function from Python 3 (pass a few variables into it's environment and collect the result). I found pyv8 and python-spidermonkey, but neither supports Python 3.

Is there a library for that job?

Are you sure you don't want to expose the JS function as a "web service method"? Probably a lot cleaner than "embedding a JS exe env" => expose your functions as NodeJS HTTP endpoints. — smassey
– smassey, Commented Sep 26, 2014 at 12:59
ok, this is a total hack, but you could use mongodb to do that. it supports native js evaluation and its bindings are up to date. — Dima Tisnek
– Dima Tisnek, Commented Dec 9, 2014 at 9:26

Mikko Ohtamaa · Accepted Answer · 2014-09-26 12:43:38Z

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What you can always do:

Install Node.Js binaries on the server-side
Write a script as standalone .js file
Pass input as command-line arguments, pipes (stdin) or files
Execute the script using subprocess
Collect the result from a named pipe or file output

.js scripts can be executed in similar fashion as .sh and .py scripts.

answered Sep 26, 2014 at 12:43

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