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Jhorra
Jhorra

Reputation: 6321

Run a python application/script on startup using Linux

I've been learning Python for a project required for work. We are starting up a new server that will be running linux, and need a python script to run that will monitor a folder and handle files when they are placed in the folder.

I have the python "app" working, but I'm having a hard time finding how to make this script run when the server is started. I know it's something simple, but my linux knowledge falls short here.

Secondary question: As I understand it I don't need to compile or install this application, basically just call the start script to run it. Is that correct?

Upvotes: 2

Views: 133

Answers (1)

Dinesh
Dinesh

Reputation: 4559

You can set up the script to run via cron, configuring time as @reboot

With python scripts, you will not need to compile it. You might need to install it, depending on what assumptions your script makes about its environment.

Upvotes: 2

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