Advanced Scripts: Automation and CLI

Build powerful command-line tools: file management, task automation, CLI arguments.

Build powerful command-line tools: file management, task automation, CLI arguments.

Scripts for files and folders (os, shutil)

Example: automatically rename or sort files

Challenge: write an organization script

Introduction to argparse

Add options and arguments

Exercise: CLI mini-calculator

Automate a download (e.g., public API)

Generate a simple report in CLI

Guided project: daily “utility” script

Developer & Instructor

I automate everything repetitive. Save time and become a command-line wizard!

5 days ago

I created a script that automatically organizes my desktop. My parents were impressed!

To automate tasks without a graphical interface. It’s faster, more powerful, and usable remotely.

Yes! Perfect for processing data, batch-correcting files, or even helping teachers.

01 What’s the purpose of a CLI script?