Can I use emacs to execute elisp files witout opening emacs?

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#!/usr/bin/clisp

(write-line "Hello World")

If I put this in a script it prints Hello World as expected.

What I'm wondering is there a way to use emacs-nox instead of clisp in the shebang and have it work the same way.

What's emacs-nox? What does this have to do with using Elisp files - where's the Elisp file in what you wrote? — Drew, Commented Jun 29, 2020 at 20:33
@Drew emacs-nox is Emacs without the graphical interface. It only runs in a terminal. I thought that was standard, but maybe the name emacs-nox is specific to Debian/Ubuntu. — Tyler, Commented Jun 29, 2020 at 20:42
Maybe it's well known. But saying what it is in the question might help some readers. Please put all relevant info in the question itself, as comments can be deleted at any time. Thx. — Drew, Commented Jun 29, 2020 at 22:31
The best thing to read: lunaryorn.com/blog/emacs-script-pitfalls — phils, Commented Jun 30, 2020 at 6:00
Duplicate Q&A at S.O.: stackoverflow.com/questions/10210742/… — phils, Commented Jun 30, 2020 at 6:01

Tyler · Accepted Answer · 2020-06-29 20:40:17Z

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You can use the --script flag to run an elisp file as a script:

 #!/usr/bin/emacs --script

<-- Insert your elisp program here -->

See the manual page on Initial Options for more details.

answered Jun 29, 2020 at 20:40

Tyler

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