> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/product/api/simpler-grants-api-tutorial/lets-make-a-python-script-to-use-the-api/create-a-new-python-file.md).

# Create a new Python file

**Option A:**\
Open your code editor and create a file named **`search_opportunities.py`**\
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**Option B:**\
Use your terminal to run the command `touch search_opportunities.py`

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