How do I link directories in python (Linux cmd ln -s equivalent)?

Question

I'm translating Linux commands to a python script. How would I perform the Linux command 'ln -s'

CMD:

    ln -s /users/me/link_file hello

I want to link 'hello' to 'link_file' in python

Thanks!

If you actually want to "perform the Linux command", see the `subprocess` module. If you want to create a symlink in the same way the Linux command does, see the `os` or `pathlib` module. — abarnert, Mar 08 '18 at 21:31
Just want to make sure... Can't try it without knowing for sure because the environment is delicate. — Xandy, Mar 08 '18 at 21:38
I think it is good to find the simple answer here on stackoverflow. The two questions are not the same... — jaromrax, Jan 11 '21 at 15:27

score 15 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 08 '18 at 21:32

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os.symlink() is the provided function for creating symlinks. They are created as such:

import os
os.symlink(src,dst)

Where src and dst are the paths.

See the documentation here for more info.

answered Mar 08 '18 at 21:32

Hal Jarrett

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"Create a symbolic link pointing to src named dst." – jaromrax Jan 11 '21 at 15:25

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