running a python script with cron

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It might be very simple question, but how could I run a python script on my fedora dist every 2 days?

Thanks

Antonis

What part of cron confuses you? Creating the schedule? Or running a Python script? What part of the cron man pages have you read? What have you tried? What errors are you getting? Can you be more specific on what help you need? — S.Lott
– S.Lott, Commented Dec 16, 2010 at 11:28
S.Lott, I think he wanted a quick solution. Not sure, if these kind of questions should be encouraged. — Senthil Kumaran
– Senthil Kumaran, Commented Dec 16, 2010 at 11:32
Thank you anyway. I just needed a quick solution. I know should read the man pages and try different things. You are right — Antonis
– Antonis, Commented Dec 16, 2010 at 11:38

Senthil Kumaran · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-16 11:31:11Z

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It is a question on cron. First is add a SHEBANG line on top of your python script.

#!/usr/bin/env python

Make your script executable with chmod +x

And do a crontab -e and add 0 0 */2 * * /path/to/your/pythonscript.py

answered Dec 16, 2010 at 11:31

Senthil Kumaran

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2 Comments

plundra Over a year ago

+w is writable, you probably meant +x. And pretty sure you should set a minute and hour. 0 0 for example.

Senthil Kumaran Over a year ago

Thanks for correcting those plundra. +w was typo and while most often I myself make the mistake of cron editing only to realize it soon and change it quickly.

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