How to run a python script in IDLE using CMD prompt

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I am wondering if there is a way to open a python script in IDLE run mode, (the equivalent of opening it with idle.exe {path} and pressing F5) or set it up so that if a .py file is open with IDLE it automatically runs it.

#Opens without IDLE GUI
python {path}
#Opens in IDLE, but in editor mode
@ECHO OFF
idle.exe {path_to_idle}

do you mean execute the .py file? why doesn't python script_name.py not work? — Chase
– Chase, Commented Jun 19, 2020 at 8:14
It works fine, I just personally prefer the GUI of the IDLE, and I plan to write a package for ATOM to execute the command in IDLE. — Sammy
– Sammy, Commented Jun 19, 2020 at 12:26

Nikolaj Kiel · Accepted Answer · 2020-06-19 08:34:20Z

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# Running script.py in idle
idle.exe -r script.py

You might consider using:

# Inspect interactively after running script (see "python --help" from cmd)
python -i script.py

answered Jun 19, 2020 at 8:34

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