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Running python script in nssm
NSSM (Non-Sucking Service Manager) is a tool that allows you to run any executable (including Python scripts) as a Windows service. Here's how you can run a Python script using NSSM:
Install NSSM:
- Download NSSM from the official website: https://nssm.cc/download
- Extract the downloaded ZIP file to a location on your computer.
- Add the location of the extracted
nssm.exe
to your system's PATH environment variable so that you can run it from any directory.
Open Command Prompt or PowerShell with Administrator privileges.
Navigate to the directory where your Python script is located.
Use NSSM to create a new Windows service for your Python script:
arduinonssm install YourServiceName "C:\Path\To\Your\Python\python.exe" "C:\Path\To\Your\Python\Script.py"
Replace
YourServiceName
with the desired name for your service. The second argument specifies the path to your Python executable (python.exe
), and the third argument specifies the path to your Python script (Script.py
).NSSM will open a window where you can configure the service settings. You can set startup parameters, working directory, etc. Make sure to set the correct working directory and startup arguments for your Python script.
Click the "Install Service" button to create the service.
Start the service using NSSM:
sqlnssm start YourServiceName
Replace
YourServiceName
with the name you provided during the installation.
Now, your Python script will run as a Windows service, and you can manage it using the NSSM commands (start
, stop
, restart
, etc.). If your Python script requires any Python modules, make sure they are installed in the correct Python environment. If you encounter any issues, check the NSSM documentation or log files for more information.
Note: Running a Python script as a Windows service using NSSM is convenient, but it might not be the best option for long-running or production-grade services. In such cases, consider using a dedicated service manager or containerization tools like Docker.