I have tried to use subprocess.check_output() for getting the ps aux command using python but it looks like not working with the large grep string. Can anyone have any solution? Answer Yes, I have found the solution to achieve the output, We can use the following code snippet to find the PID as output. Instead of using ps aux we
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subprocess.run only accepting first argument
Using Python 3.10.6 trying to pass an argument to a command line opened via subprocess.run, I’ve tried toggling shell=True/False, as well as passing the second argument with the input variable, no luck. here is the relevant code: [‘cmd’, ‘echo hello’] Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19044.1889] (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:UsersoakneDesktopDiscordBots> So it seems to recognize both the arguments, its
How to add aliases to an input dictionary?
Recently I started a project. My goal was it to have a script, which, once launched, could be able to control actions on the hosts computer if an instruction was send via email. (I wanted this so I could start tasks which take a long time to complete while I’m away from home) I started programming and not long after
Opening Anaconda Prompt with python
I want to create a script that will help me with installing packages for Spyder. Therefore, I want to use Python and have the script first open Anaconda Prompt, then execute the commands and then close that window. However, I can get it to open for example the calculator but it doesn’t seem to open the command prompt. For opening
Run python script from C# via command prompt
I’m developing a Winform application. I want to run python script from c# via command prompt (i’m using System.Diagnostics.Process class) I have a function to run python script that need to pass a python script file name. It works correctly until I print a string that contain unicode character. My test.py code contains just a single line. When I compiled
Execute mysql commands in linux terminal using Python
I would like to automate the setup of a database and I would like to do it by using a python script to execute some commands in a linux terminal. But I cannot see any way of executing commands in the terminal after connection to mysql database. Below you can see a part of the script: This starts mysql, and
What does the $ mean when running commands?
I’ve been learning Python, and I keep running into the $ character in online documentation. Usually it goes something like this: $ python ez_setup.py (Yeah, I’ve been trying to install setup tools) I’m fairly certain that this command isn’t for the python IDE or console, but I’ve tried windows cmd and it doesn’t work. Any help? Answer As of now,
How do I execute a program or call a system command?
How do I call an external command within Python as if I had typed it in a shell or command prompt? Answer Use the subprocess module in the standard library: The advantage of subprocess.run over os.system is that it is more flexible (you can get the stdout, stderr, the “real” status code, better error handling, etc…). Even the documentation for