How to make all new files in a directory executable

Question

I want a way by which whenever I create a new file in a particular directory, I want it to be executable by default.

Is this even possible, if so how?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/580584/setting-default-permissions-for-newly-created-files-and-sub-directories-under-a/13906099#13906099 — Rinzwind, Oct 01 '13 at 14:29
This is the easiest to read document regarding ACL (Access Control Lists) I could find: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/FilePermissionsACLs — Rinzwind, Oct 01 '13 at 14:42

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 01 '13 at 14:44

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You can change permission of a directory using the following command
chmod -R 700 directory

where -R ----> recursively apply permission all sub-directories and files under directory

answered Oct 01 '13 at 14:44

Naive

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By my understanding, this will mark all existing files as executable, but any new files written after running this will not be. – Kevin Jun 07 '15 at 00:26

Frantique · Answer 2 · 2013-10-01T14:44:28.840

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It depends, how you create the file. If you want strict executable for the creator only, than use:

chmod 100 myfile

If you need read-write access as well:

chmod 700 myfile

Automatic creation can be done wuth install (part of coreutils):

install -b -m 700 /dev/null myfile

edited Oct 01 '13 at 14:44

answered Oct 01 '13 at 14:38

Frantique

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That is not what he wants. He wants it automatic. – Rinzwind Oct 01 '13 at 14:40
Ok, completed my answer. – Frantique Oct 01 '13 at 14:44

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