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Runtime directory of Python

How do I find out the current runtime directory from within a Python script?

Solution

  • Use os.getcwd. This will tell you the current working directory. If you create a new file with

    fp = open('a.txt', 'w')

    then a.txt will be created in the current working directory. Use os.chdir to change the working directory, if needed.