How can I call command line commands from python

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How can I use command line tools like ls, grep from python.

oh you know what, I may have misunderstood this question, and answered the command line arguments part. — pandorym, Mar 16 '16 at 02:33

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 16 '16 at 02:28

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This is done with subprocess

import subprocess  
subprocess.call("ls", shell=True)

answered Mar 16 '16 at 02:28

Qwertie

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 16 '16 at 02:29

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You can use the package getopt to use command line arguments with your python code.

There is also a more advanced module called argparse that is easier to code in and provides more help and helpful error messages.

answered Mar 16 '16 at 02:29

pandorym

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 16 '16 at 02:29

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I think if you import os and do os.system(command) that can execute commands.

import os
os.system("your command here")

answered Mar 16 '16 at 02:29

jjvandermade

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