Can shebang use other interpreters?

QuestionsQuestions8 SkillsProPermissions of FilesNov, 22 2025
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Yes, the shebang can specify other interpreters besides Bash. Here are some common examples:

  • For Python: #!/usr/bin/env python3
  • For Perl: #!/usr/bin/perl
  • For Ruby: #!/usr/bin/env ruby
  • For Node.js: #!/usr/bin/env node
  • For PHP: #!/usr/bin/php

Using #!/usr/bin/env is a common practice as it allows the system to find the interpreter in the user's PATH, making the script more portable across different environments.

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