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Python Systemd Service Creator

Automatically create and manage a systemd service for any Python script on Ubuntu / Linux. This utility simplifies running your Python scripts as background services with automatic restart and logging.

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Features

• Automatically creates a systemd service for main.py or any Python script.
• Sets up working directory, service name, and user automatically.
• Supports automatic restart on failure.
• Uses journal logging for easy debugging.
• Simple, one-command setup with no manual systemd configuration.
• Compatible with Ubuntu and modern Linux distributions.

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Installation

Clone this repository or download service_systemd_create.py:

git clone https://github.com/thenik/service_systemd_create.git
cd service_systemd_create

Ensure your Python script (main.py) is in the same directory.

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Usage

Run the script as root or with sudo:

sudo python3 service_systemd_create.py

The utility will automatically:

• Detect main.py in the current folder
• Set the working directory to the current folder
• Use /usr/bin/python3 as the Python interpreter
• Name the service after the current folder
• Set the current user as the service user

Once completed, your script will run as a systemd service and start automatically at boot.

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Check Service Status

To view the service status:

systemctl status <service-name>.service

To view real-time logs:

journalctl -u <service-name>.service -f

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Advanced Configuration

• Custom script or Python interpreter: Modify the ExecStart line in /etc/systemd/system/<service-name>.service.
• Environment variables: Add them via Environment= lines in the [Service] section or use an environment file.
• Restart policies: Adjust Restart= and RestartSec= as needed.

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Benefits

Running your Python scripts as systemd services ensures:

• Reliable background execution
• Automatic recovery from crashes
• Centralized logging via systemd journal
• Easy management with standard Linux tools

Perfect for automation scripts, web crawlers, background tasks, or any long-running Python application on Ubuntu.

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Keywords

Python systemd service, Ubuntu Python service, auto-start Python script, run Python script in background, systemd Python tutorial, Python background service Linux, Python service setup Ubuntu.

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License

MIT License © 2025 \ Nikolai Kekish