Power automate run python script

Power Automate – Run Python Script

Power Automate allows you to run Python scripts as part of your workflow automation. This can be useful for performing complex calculations, data processing, or interacting with external systems through Python’s extensive library ecosystem.

Setting Up Power Automate with Python

1. Install Python: Before you proceed, make sure you have Python installed on your machine. You can download the latest version of Python from the official website (https://www.python.org/downloads/). Install it according to the instructions provided.
2. Create a Python Script: Write your Python script that performs the desired functionality. Save it as a separate .py file on your machine. For example, let’s say you create a script named “my_script.py” that generates a random number.

   
   import random
   
   def generate_random_number():
       return random.randint(1, 100)
         

3. Import Python Script in Power Automate: In Power Automate, create a new flow or edit an existing one. Add an action called “Run Python Script” from the available connectors.
4. Configure the Python Script Action: In the “Run Python Script” action, provide the path to your Python script file (e.g., C:\path\to\my_script.py). You can also specify any necessary input parameters or arguments for the script.
   
5. Test and Execute: Test your Power Automate flow to ensure that it correctly runs the Python script. You can view the output generated by the script and use it in subsequent steps of your workflow.

Example: Using Python Script to Generate Random Number

Let’s take the previous example of the “my_script.py” file that generates a random number. You can use this script in a Power Automate flow to generate a random number and send it as an email.

1. Create a new flow in Power Automate.
2. Add a trigger, such as a button press or schedule, to start the flow.
3. Add the “Run Python Script” action and provide the path to your “my_script.py” file.
4. Add an action to send an email, configured with the generated random number from the Python script.
   
   Example:
   
5. Save and test your flow. Each time it runs, the Python script will generate a new random number and send it via email.