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Running Files

Execute Kexra scripts from the command line using the kex run command, which interprets and runs your code.

Why this exists​

Running files allows development of reusable scripts and programs, moving beyond one-off REPL experiments.

How it works​

The kex run <filename.kx> command tokenizes, parses, and interprets the file, executing all statements in order.

Examples​

# Run a simple script
kex run hello.kx

# With debug output
kex run --debug script.kx

# Run from different directory
kex run ./scripts/myprogram.kx

Common mistakes​

  • Running files without .kx extension
  • File not found errors due to wrong path
  • Syntax errors preventing execution