How Can I add any directory to PATH using Python?

Question

I'm working on a project which adds a certain directory to the Windows Path Environment variable. But I can't figure out how to add a directory to Path using Python

Answer 1

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import win32com.shell.shell as shell

def addPathToEnv(pathToAdd):
    """
    Add the supplied path the Windows Path Environment variable
    :param pathToAdd: <str> Full path to be added as Path Environment.
    """
    
    commands = f'setx /M PATH "%PATH%;{pathToAdd}"'
    shell.ShellExecuteEx(lpVerb='runas', lpFile='cmd.exe', lpParameters='/c '+commands)