diff --git a/.github/codeql-config.yml b/.github/codeql-config.yml
index d2ac37de5..30d8063a1 100644
--- a/.github/codeql-config.yml
+++ b/.github/codeql-config.yml
@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
 query-filters:
-  - exclude:
-      # complains about `import parent` in tests; unused imports already handled by flake8
-      id: py/unused-import
   - exclude:
       # complains about `...` method bodies and `await`, i.e. mostly false positives
       id: py/ineffectual-statement
diff --git a/test/common/lcov.py b/test/common/lcov.py
index 45c91f36b..3fba6c3e2 100755
--- a/test/common/lcov.py
+++ b/test/common/lcov.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#! /usr/bin/python
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@ import subprocess
 import sys
 from bisect import bisect_left
 
-import parent  # NOQA: imported through a custom PYTHONPATH
-
 from task import github
 
 BASE_DIR = os.path.realpath(f'{__file__}/../../..')
diff --git a/test/common/parent.py b/test/common/parent.py
deleted file mode 100644
index ed3ed71ff..000000000
--- a/test/common/parent.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,18 +0,0 @@
-import importlib
-import os
-import subprocess
-import sys
-
-BASE_DIR = os.path.realpath(f'{__file__}/../../..')
-TEST_DIR = f'{BASE_DIR}/test'
-BOTS_DIR = f'{BASE_DIR}/bots'
-
-sys.path.append(BOTS_DIR)
-sys.path.append(f'{TEST_DIR}/common')
-sys.path.append(f'{BOTS_DIR}/machine')
-
-
-def ensure_bots():
-    if not os.path.isdir(BOTS_DIR):
-        subprocess.check_call([f'{BASE_DIR}/test/common/make-bots'])
-        importlib.invalidate_caches()
diff --git a/test/common/run-tests b/test/common/run-tests
index 683b9efa4..a83cdf840 100755
--- a/test/common/run-tests
+++ b/test/common/run-tests
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/python3 -B
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 import argparse
 import binascii
@@ -17,15 +17,11 @@ import time
 import unittest
 from typing import List, Optional, Tuple
 
-import parent
+import testlib
 
-parent.ensure_bots()  # OQA: testvm lives in bots/
+import testvm
 
-import testlib  # noqa: E402, imported through parent.py
-
-import testvm  # noqa: E402, imported through parent.py
-
-from lcov import create_coverage_report, prepare_for_code_coverage  # NOQA: E402
+from lcov import create_coverage_report, prepare_for_code_coverage
 
 os.environ['PYTHONUNBUFFERED'] = '1'
 
diff --git a/test/image-prepare b/test/image-prepare
index d9cb82eb9..0c86083d6 100755
--- a/test/image-prepare
+++ b/test/image-prepare
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 # Build and run a bots/image-customize command to prepare a VM for testing Cockpit.
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
@@ -25,13 +25,13 @@ import shutil
 import subprocess
 import sys
 
-from common.parent import BASE_DIR, BOTS_DIR, TEST_DIR, ensure_bots
+from lib import testmap
+from lib.constants import DEFAULT_IMAGE
+from machine.machine_core import machine_virtual
 
-ensure_bots()  # : testvm lives in bots/
-
-from lib import testmap  # NOQA: imported through parent.py
-from lib.constants import DEFAULT_IMAGE  # NOQA: imported through parent.py
-from machine.machine_core import machine_virtual  # NOQA: imported through parent.py
+BASE_DIR = os.path.realpath(f'{__file__}/../..')
+TEST_DIR = f'{BASE_DIR}/test'
+BOTS_DIR = f'{BASE_DIR}/bots'
 
 
 def build_rpms(dist_tar, image, verbose, quick):
diff --git a/test/verify/check-apps b/test/verify/check-apps
index df1116127..3f27bdf5d 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-apps
+++ b/test/verify/check-apps
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from packagelib import PackageCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, skipImage, skipOstree, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-bots-api b/test/verify/check-bots-api
index bd9b13a9f..05d385479 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-bots-api
+++ b/test/verify/check-bots-api
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@ import tempfile
 import unittest
 from glob import glob
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import skipDistroPackage, test_main
 
 import testvm
diff --git a/test/verify/check-connection b/test/verify/check-connection
index c618866c5..2f065c95b 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-connection
+++ b/test/verify/check-connection
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ import os
 import subprocess
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import (
     TEST_DIR,
     MachineCase,
diff --git a/test/verify/check-embed b/test/verify/check-embed
index eb161d4f3..f21eb9136 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-embed
+++ b/test/verify/check-embed
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#! /usr/bin/env python3
+#! /usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 import subprocess
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipBrowser, skipDistroPackage, test_main
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-example b/test/verify/check-example
index f462b23e6..b46b9a701 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-example
+++ b/test/verify/check-example
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ import sys
 import time
 import unittest
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, test_main, todo
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-examples b/test/verify/check-examples
index fdda442fa..49f6c4c01 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-examples
+++ b/test/verify/check-examples
@@ -1,8 +1,7 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 import os
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import TEST_DIR, MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, skipOstree, test_main
 
 EXAMPLES_DIR = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(TEST_DIR), "examples")
diff --git a/test/verify/check-kdump b/test/verify/check-kdump
index 172d8cb8b..1bf0c7704 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-kdump
+++ b/test/verify/check-kdump
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, skipImage, skipOstree, test_main, timeout
 
 from lib.constants import TEST_OS_DEFAULT
diff --git a/test/verify/check-loopback b/test/verify/check-loopback
index 68b9ecd3a..71c174827 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-loopback
+++ b/test/verify/check-loopback
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, skipOstree, test_main
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-metrics b/test/verify/check-metrics
index 1577c930d..0c350e5c1 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-metrics
+++ b/test/verify/check-metrics
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 # Run this with --help to see available options for tracing and debugging
 # See https://github.com/cockpit-project/cockpit/blob/main/test/common/testlib.py
 # "class Browser" and "class MachineCase" for the available API.
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ import re
 import time
 
 # import Cockpit's machinery for test VMs and its browser test API
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 import packagelib
 from testlib import (
     Browser,
diff --git a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-basic b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-basic
index 808808b7f..a830261e9 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-basic
+++ b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-basic
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from netlib import NetworkCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, test_main, wait
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-bond b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-bond
index d6f2faa6f..2a9ac7c0c 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-bond
+++ b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-bond
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from netlib import NetworkCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, skipImage, skipOstree, test_main, wait
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-bridge b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-bridge
index a1f199b06..a7d85b134 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-bridge
+++ b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-bridge
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from netlib import NetworkCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-checkpoints b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-checkpoints
index ebedfbdd9..821fc7869 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-checkpoints
+++ b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-checkpoints
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from netlib import NetworkCase, re
 from testlib import skipDistroPackage, skipImage, skipOstree, test_main, wait
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-firewall b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-firewall
index 559c65665..efcfe48c5 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-firewall
+++ b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-firewall
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from netlib import NetworkCase
 from testlib import Error, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, skipOstree, test_main, wait
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-mac b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-mac
index df6cd052f..998dd631f 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-mac
+++ b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-mac
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from netlib import NetworkCase
 from testlib import skipDistroPackage, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-mtu b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-mtu
index 800d28faf..f000794bb 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-mtu
+++ b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-mtu
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from netlib import NetworkCase
 from testlib import skipDistroPackage, test_main, wait
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-other b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-other
index 3f39bcf5c..17825af24 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-other
+++ b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-other
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from netlib import NetworkCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, test_main, wait
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-settings b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-settings
index 70109a731..0c244554b 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-settings
+++ b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-settings
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from netlib import NetworkCase
 from testlib import skipDistroPackage, test_main, wait
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-team b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-team
index dee237976..b75905a66 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-team
+++ b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-team
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 import json
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from netlib import NetworkCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, skipImage, skipOstree, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-unmanaged b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-unmanaged
index 6796074af..bdba606d1 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-unmanaged
+++ b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-unmanaged
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from netlib import NetworkCase
 from testlib import skipDistroPackage, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-vlan b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-vlan
index 394312a0c..f45f67136 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-networkmanager-vlan
+++ b/test/verify/check-networkmanager-vlan
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from netlib import NetworkCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-packagekit b/test/verify/check-packagekit
index 1d5a71584..7ccef145a 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-packagekit
+++ b/test/verify/check-packagekit
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ import os
 import re
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from packagelib import PackageCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, onlyImage, skipDistroPackage, skipImage, skipOstree, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-packages b/test/verify/check-packages
index d5e19c51b..a32a66e06 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-packages
+++ b/test/verify/check-packages
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, test_main
 
 test_manifest = """
diff --git a/test/verify/check-pages b/test/verify/check-pages
index 926e5ba87..14cbb56af 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-pages
+++ b/test/verify/check-pages
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@
 import os
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, skipOstree, test_main
 
 RHEL_DOC_BASE = "https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/8/html/managing_systems_using_the_rhel_8_web_console"
diff --git a/test/verify/check-reauthorize b/test/verify/check-reauthorize
index 09d090e0b..8fb0f5119 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-reauthorize
+++ b/test/verify/check-reauthorize
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, skipOstree, test_main
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-selinux b/test/verify/check-selinux
index 940827c60..60f17c2a3 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-selinux
+++ b/test/verify/check-selinux
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import (
     Error,
     MachineCase,
diff --git a/test/verify/check-session b/test/verify/check-session
index 4efb5b86d..826ca8976 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-session
+++ b/test/verify/check-session
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, test_main, wait
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-shell-active-pages b/test/verify/check-shell-active-pages
index db15f3ee0..c93bba06f 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-shell-active-pages
+++ b/test/verify/check-shell-active-pages
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, test_main
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-shell-host-switching b/test/verify/check-shell-host-switching
index 366a267ab..6351ad52d 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-shell-host-switching
+++ b/test/verify/check-shell-host-switching
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, no_retry_when_changed, skipDistroPackage, test_main, todoPybridgeRHEL8
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-shell-keys b/test/verify/check-shell-keys
index c102457bb..061087a17 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-shell-keys
+++ b/test/verify/check-shell-keys
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipBrowser, skipDistroPackage, test_main
 
 FP_SHA256 = "SHA256:iyVAl4Z8riL9Jg4fV9Wv/6cbqebdDtsBEMkojNLLYX8"
diff --git a/test/verify/check-shell-menu b/test/verify/check-shell-menu
index 1a5f04d4f..8c80b27de 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-shell-menu
+++ b/test/verify/check-shell-menu
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, enableAxe, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, test_main
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-shell-multi-machine b/test/verify/check-shell-multi-machine
index 70b094451..3fd6c457d 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-shell-multi-machine
+++ b/test/verify/check-shell-multi-machine
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ import re
 import subprocess
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, skipDistroPackage, skipImage, test_main, todoPybridge, todoPybridgeRHEL8
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-shell-multi-machine-key b/test/verify/check-shell-multi-machine-key
index 964175c9b..8ea8a60bd 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-shell-multi-machine-key
+++ b/test/verify/check-shell-multi-machine-key
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@
 import re
 import subprocess
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import (
     MachineCase,
     skipBrowser,
diff --git a/test/verify/check-shell-multi-os b/test/verify/check-shell-multi-os
index a86d0bc6f..fe41c5b34 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-shell-multi-os
+++ b/test/verify/check-shell-multi-os
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, skipDistroPackage, test_main, todoPybridgeRHEL8, wait
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-sosreport b/test/verify/check-sosreport
index 12318a6c9..72cb86a87 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-sosreport
+++ b/test/verify/check-sosreport
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ import os.path
 import subprocess
 import tarfile
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, skipImage, skipOstree, test_main, wait
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-static-login b/test/verify/check-static-login
index 0910c4fbe..59d94a896 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-static-login
+++ b/test/verify/check-static-login
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ import re
 import subprocess
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import (
     MachineCase,
     nondestructive,
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-basic b/test/verify/check-storage-basic
index b830a7c63..91c25c039 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-basic
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-basic
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, test_main, wait
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-format b/test/verify/check-storage-format
index 7ab0b540c..1caaecf44 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-format
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-format
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-hidden b/test/verify/check-storage-hidden
index 8d0cf0978..3229a6227 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-hidden
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-hidden
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase, json
 from testlib import nondestructive, onlyImage, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-ignored b/test/verify/check-storage-ignored
index a82f909df..827fe5b9c 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-ignored
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-ignored
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-iscsi b/test/verify/check-storage-iscsi
index 2281012ce..9f72284b7 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-iscsi
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-iscsi
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import skipImage, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-luks b/test/verify/check-storage-luks
index 2bed254bc..61b6676c5 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-luks
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-luks
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 import subprocess
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from packagelib import PackageCase
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import attach, skipImage, test_main, timeout, wait
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-lvm2 b/test/verify/check-storage-lvm2
index eb0577da7..9c6e10f98 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-lvm2
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-lvm2
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-mdraid b/test/verify/check-storage-mdraid
index 5674f2e25..091b556df 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-mdraid
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-mdraid
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 from time import sleep
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import Error, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-mounting b/test/verify/check-storage-mounting
index 0af50b1f3..0077d8f44 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-mounting
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-mounting
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-msdos b/test/verify/check-storage-msdos
index 3737ddd1f..b406cc966 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-msdos
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-msdos
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-multipath b/test/verify/check-storage-multipath
index d6241a5f2..5704b9e9f 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-multipath
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-multipath
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import skipImage, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-nfs b/test/verify/check-storage-nfs
index f4efed462..6a517eecc 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-nfs
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-nfs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from packagelib import PackageCase
 from storagelib import StorageCase, StorageHelpers
 from testlib import nondestructive, skipOstree, test_main
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-partitions b/test/verify/check-storage-partitions
index 0198ca45e..33d69a077 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-partitions
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-partitions
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, skipMobile, test_main, wait
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-raid1 b/test/verify/check-storage-raid1
index 229c9418e..736e29d8a 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-raid1
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-raid1
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-resize b/test/verify/check-storage-resize
index 46c904d5c..3e9148b79 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-resize
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-resize
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 import unittest
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import skipImage, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-scaling b/test/verify/check-storage-scaling
index 0dfa3c991..bb2f7356a 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-scaling
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-scaling
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-stratis b/test/verify/check-storage-stratis
index 65489bb25..2121eb6a4 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-stratis
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-stratis
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from packagelib import PackageCase
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import skipImage, test_main
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-swap b/test/verify/check-storage-swap
index 3c33212aa..9c7ab50f4 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-swap
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-swap
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, onlyImage, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-unused b/test/verify/check-storage-unused
index 6cc93548a..c4b275c22 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-unused
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-unused
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-used b/test/verify/check-storage-used
index beb9a6366..c69967278 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-used
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-used
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from storagelib import StorageCase
 from testlib import nondestructive, test_main
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-storage-vdo b/test/verify/check-storage-vdo
index 0d7017898..1ae2362ea 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-storage-vdo
+++ b/test/verify/check-storage-vdo
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 import re
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from packagelib import PackageCase
 from storagelib import StorageCase, StorageHelpers
 from testlib import onlyImage, test_main
diff --git a/test/verify/check-superuser b/test/verify/check-superuser
index 72a84a35e..04451a698 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-superuser
+++ b/test/verify/check-superuser
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import (
     MachineCase,
     nondestructive,
diff --git a/test/verify/check-system-info b/test/verify/check-system-info
index 3e3ab5609..c55df3fea 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-system-info
+++ b/test/verify/check-system-info
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@
 import re
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from packagelib import PackageCase
 from testlib import enableAxe, nondestructive, onlyImage, skipDistroPackage, skipImage, skipOstree, test_main, wait
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-system-journal b/test/verify/check-system-journal
index 4399625b3..3d4ee75af 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-system-journal
+++ b/test/verify/check-system-journal
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, skipImage, test_main
 
 sleep_crash_list_sel = "#journal-box .cockpit-logline .cockpit-log-message:contains('(sleep) crashed in')"
diff --git a/test/verify/check-system-realms b/test/verify/check-system-realms
index 787dbacd7..f58a1818a 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-system-realms
+++ b/test/verify/check-system-realms
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -24,7 +24,6 @@ import re
 import struct
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 import packagelib
 from testlib import (
     Error,
diff --git a/test/verify/check-system-services b/test/verify/check-system-services
index 7443bf427..aed267feb 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-system-services
+++ b/test/verify/check-system-services
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 import time
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, test_main, wait
 
 import testvm
diff --git a/test/verify/check-system-shutdown-restart b/test/verify/check-system-shutdown-restart
index fe4a0f754..06af46e7e 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-system-shutdown-restart
+++ b/test/verify/check-system-shutdown-restart
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, skipDistroPackage, test_main, todoPybridgeRHEL8
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-system-terminal b/test/verify/check-system-terminal
index 2988c4884..eaaab71c5 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-system-terminal
+++ b/test/verify/check-system-terminal
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipBrowser, skipDistroPackage, test_main
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-system-tuned b/test/verify/check-system-tuned
index 1ed270b09..1eee875c7 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-system-tuned
+++ b/test/verify/check-system-tuned
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, skipImage, skipOstree, test_main
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-testlib b/test/verify/check-testlib
index 2bae71edc..4b2d7ecea 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-testlib
+++ b/test/verify/check-testlib
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ import re
 import subprocess
 import unittest
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import TEST_DIR, MachineCase, no_retry_when_changed, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, test_main
 
 dirname = os.path.dirname(__file__)
diff --git a/test/verify/check-users b/test/verify/check-users
index 7ec36c3e0..b482311d3 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-users
+++ b/test/verify/check-users
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@
 import datetime
 import os
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, skipOstree, test_main, wait
 
 good_password = "tqymuVh.ZfZnP§9Wr=LM3JyG5yx"
diff --git a/test/verify/check-users-roles b/test/verify/check-users-roles
index 88fd1a253..da3e0911a 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-users-roles
+++ b/test/verify/check-users-roles
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, skipDistroPackage, test_main
 
 
diff --git a/test/verify/check-ws-bastion b/test/verify/check-ws-bastion
index abf0aa020..e972c46be 100755
--- a/test/verify/check-ws-bastion
+++ b/test/verify/check-ws-bastion
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-import parent  # noqa: F401
 from testlib import MachineCase, nondestructive, onlyImage, test_main
 
 HOST = "host.containers.internal"
diff --git a/test/verify/parent.py b/test/verify/parent.py
deleted file mode 120000
index 679efd4e2..000000000
--- a/test/verify/parent.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-../common/parent.py
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/tools/parent.py b/tools/parent.py
deleted file mode 120000
index 042076300..000000000
--- a/tools/parent.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-../test/common/parent.py
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/tools/urls-check b/tools/urls-check
index 8b1a544d5..bbd6664cc 100755
--- a/tools/urls-check
+++ b/tools/urls-check
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#!/usr/bin/python3
+#!/usr/bin/python3 -cimport os, sys; os.execv(os.path.dirname(sys.argv[1]) + "/../test/common/pywrap", sys.argv)
 
 # This file is part of Cockpit.
 #
@@ -17,10 +17,9 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Lesser General Public License
 # along with Cockpit; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-# ruff: noqa: I001
-
 import argparse
 import fnmatch
+import os
 import subprocess
 import sys
 import time
@@ -28,9 +27,10 @@ import urllib
 import urllib.parse
 from urllib.request import Request, urlopen
 
-from parent import BASE_DIR
 import task
 
+BASE_DIR = os.path.realpath(f'{__file__}/../..')
+
 DAYS = 7
 TASK_NAME = "Validate all URLs"