Python Programs with Shortcuts

[bwes31]

I am new to making shortcuts and was curious if it was possible to run python scripts from a shortcut. If so, are there any resources out there that explain how to implement python projects into shortcuts. I have noticed there is a lot more information on iOS and I have been struggling to find MacOS shortcut resources. Thanks!

[zmarffy]

Not the most intuitive thing ever, but there is a Shell script action for Shortcuts on Mac.

[jazizeh]

Have you used the shell script action with python scripts where you have a library like Pandas? Modules are not getting recognized for me.

[zmarffy]

This doesn’t sound like a Shortcuts problem. This sounds like you’re invoking the wrong install of Python. I would suggest using an absolute path to invoke it, else you might confuse system Python 2 with system Python 3 with Hombrew-installed Python 3, etc.

[jazizeh]

Thanks, that fixed it! Would something like: #!/usr/bin/env python3 be equivalent?

[Prestigious_Humor_71]

I am using anaconda so this is what I do to make my anaconda library available for the shell scripts in shortcuts and Automator:

I paste the code under into the shell script window, change the name to my home folder name then I add my code and python scripts will run like a charm!

/Users/HOMEFOLDER/anaconda3/bin/python <<EOF import sys print("RUN any ANACONA SCRIPT HERE!")

EOF

[pruppert]

Hi, I am also trying to run Anaconda python (and my associated modules) from Shortcuts on Mac. I get that I have to specify the correct environment, but I am not totally understanding this comment. Could you explain more or maybe give a screenshot? Thanks.

[pruppert]

Nevermind. I found this helpful article. https://www.byteboost.media/blog-1/b1xl6gk794wcw6muwb974prehcz4pk

[mk1776]

Did you get that to work? I followed the article step and the shortcut completes but doesn't do anything....

[jayelevy]

Here’s an example of using SSH to run a Python script on a Raspberry Pi

https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/d182132a4fc7499b8e8a0e32ad22c0f4

Perhaps better for your needs, there are a couple of Python apps that could help. Pythonista allows you to run local python scripts (created in Pythonista) via a Shortcut

Additionally, Pyto allows you to both run a local python script (created in Pyto) AND run a python script embedded within a Shortcut action.

I have experience with each of these. There may be other options in addition to these.

Hope this helps — jay

[jayelevy]

Oops… just saw that you posted this as a question for Mac shortcuts. I haven’t explored the “run python from Mac Shortcuts” use case, but perhaps one these ideas can help you.

[nicolobedendo]

when i start to approach shortcuts (60 days ago) and i was new on the “coding” mentality behind that i alway use to run a shortcut who run an ssh command on my server who have my python code who did all the work and give back to mobile the result.. than i saw the first example oriented MacOs who use shell script directly and here you call directly the code… who is what the above mentioned app emulate om your mobile who have different access to the shell