setting shebang for python scripts with python path

Question

I have a script for which I am trying to set up shebang so that I execute ./script.py instead of python script.py. This works for me when it is the topmost line of my script

#!/usr/bin/env python. This uses env.

when I tried to do change this, #/usr/local/lib/python2.7, I get this error message

/usr/local/lib/python2.7: bad interpreter: Permission denied

when I checked my python version, it is

>>> import sys
>>> sys.version
'2.7.3 (default, Jun 21 2013, 13:45:37) \n[GCC 4.4.7 20120313 (Red Hat 4.4.7-3)]'
>>>

and sys.path gives /usr/local/lib/python2.7/*. Although I do not see anything specific for python2.7.3.

can you guide me as how to set up using pythonpath instead of env.

Thanks

ksimons · Accepted Answer · 2013-10-01T07:07:26.207

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The shebang line should contain the actual python interpreter executable, not just a path to your python install. Probably can find the one you're looking for with which python

edited Oct 01 '13 at 07:07

answered Sep 30 '13 at 23:15

ksimons

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that worked!, but is there a difference between pythonpath and exectuable for python interpreter? – brain storm Sep 30 '13 at 23:23
Yes. [PYTHONPATH](http://docs.python.org/2/using/cmdline.html#envvar-PYTHONPATH) is used to append to the search path for modules. – Colonel Panic Sep 30 '13 at 23:39

score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 30 '13 at 23:13

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which python on your command line should give you the path to the shebang line you need.

answered Sep 30 '13 at 23:13

Wayne Werner

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