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Simple Flask web server
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README.md

Project Setup and Server Execution

To set up the project and run the server, follow these steps:

  1. Python Environment Setup:

    • Ensure Python is installed on your system. You can download and install Python from the official website if needed.

  2. Install Required Libraries:

    • Install Flask, the web framework used for creating the HTTP server: 
      pip install Flask

  3. Project Directory Structure:

    • The project directory structure should include: 
      .
├── templates
└── venv
    ├── bin
    ├── include
    └── lib
        └── python3.12
            └── site-packages

  4. Write Python Code:

    • Create a Python script (e.g., app.py) in the project directory with the provided code.

  5. Create HTML Template:

    • Create an HTML template (e.g., index.html) in the templates directory with the provided HTML code.

  6. Activate Virtual Environment:

    • Navigate to the project directory in the terminal and activate the virtual environment: 
      source venv/bin/activate

  7. Run the Server:

    • Start the server by executing the Python script: 
      python app.py

  8. Access the Webpage:

    • Open a web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:5000 to access the server.

  9. Execute Commands:

    • Enter a command in the provided form and click "Execute" to run it on the server.

  10. Test and Enhance:

    • Test the server functionality and enhance the aesthetics of the webpage as needed.

Feel free to reach out for further assistance or updates on your progress.

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app.py
from flask import Flask, render_template, request
import subprocess
app = Flask(__name__)
@app.route('/')
def index():
return render_template('index.html')
@app.route('/execute', methods=['POST'])
def execute_command():
command = request.form['command']
output = subprocess.getoutput(command)
return output
if __name__ == '__main__':
app.run(debug=True)
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index.html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Command Execution</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Execute Command</h1>
<form action="/execute" method="post">
<label for="command">Enter Command:</label><br>
<input type="text" id="command" name="command"><br>
<input type="submit" value="Execute">
</form>
<div id="output"></div>
</body>
</html>
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