How do I dynamically generate a file name in python? [duplicate]

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We're working on a python application for MAC OSX that should be pip-installable, and we want to automate the creation of a plist file during installation, but the file name must contain the OSX username in order for the application to work, eg. com.username.app.plist.

Q : How do I dynamically generate such a file in python ?

I'm looking to create a file that contains the OSX username in it's name, like com.steven.app.plist, as of now, we should manually create the file in order for the app to work, we want to automate this task on installation ! — imadhsissou
– imadhsissou, Commented Oct 8, 2016 at 20:46
Which is the part you're having trouble with, getting the username or concatenating the strings? — Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams
– Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams, Commented Oct 8, 2016 at 20:51

Marcus Müller · Accepted Answer · 2016-10-08 20:51:29Z

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Since you just need the username:

import getpass
user = getpass.getuser()
fname = "com.strange.things." + user + ".more.strange.things"

answered Oct 8, 2016 at 20:51

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imadhsissou Over a year ago

that solved my problem, thanks !

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