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“Hello! I’m wondering if it’s possible to create executables using only Python. While some programs combine Python with C, I’m curious if I can achieve this solely with Python. If so, how would I go about doing it?” I appreciate it if you take the time to explain! Thanks
 
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Yes, actually. I just did this right now. There are a few different ways to go about it, although I'll share one with you:

Use the following code in your terminal:
Code:
pip install cx_Freeze
Create a file called "setup.py".

This next part will require some adjustment on your end depending on your own files and file names, but insert this code into your
Code:
from cx_Freeze import setup, Executable

include_files = [
]

build_options = {
    "packages": ["your_package_name"], 
    "excludes": [],
    "include_files": include_files,
}

main_script = "main.py"

executable = [Executable(main_script, base=None)]

# Setup script
setup(
    name="AppName",
    version="1.0",
    description="Description",
    options={"build_exe": build_options},
    executables=executable
)
From there, run this command in your terminal.
Code:
python -m cx_Freeze setup.py build
When you run that command, it'll start building executable file for you.
 
Have you tried pyinstaller? That will package your python code and turn it into a single executable file
 
Yes, it is definitely possible to create executables using only Python. There are several tools available that allow you to package Python scripts into standalone executables. Two of the most popular tools for this purpose are PyInstaller and cx_Freeze. Here’s an overview of how you can use each of these tools:

PyInstaller

PyInstaller bundles a Python application and all its dependencies into a single package, which can be distributed as a standalone executable. Here’s how you can use PyInstaller:

  1. Install PyInstaller: You can install PyInstaller using pip:

sh
pip install pyinstaller

  1. Create an Executable: Navigate to the directory where your Python script is located and run:
sh
pyinstaller --onefile your_script.py

The --onefile option creates a single executable file. PyInstaller will generate several directories and files, but the standalone executable will be located in the dist directory.

  1. Run the Executable: You can now distribute the executable found in the dist directory. Users can run this executable without needing to have Python installed on their machines.
cx_Freeze

cx_Freeze is another popular tool that can convert Python scripts into executables. Here’s how you can use cx_Freeze:

  1. Install cx_Freeze: You can install cx_Freeze using pip:
sh
pip install cx-Freeze
  1. Create a Setup Script: Create a setup script (setup.py) with the following content:
Python
from cx_Freeze import setup, Executable

setup(
name = "your_program_name",
version = "0.1",
description = "Your program description",
executables = [Executable("your_script.py")]
)
  1. Build the Executable: Run the setup script to build the executable:
sh
python setup.py build
The executable and necessary files will be generated in the build directory.

  1. Distribute the Executable: You can distribute the contents of the build directory. Users can run the executable without needing to have Python installed.
Additional Tips

  • Include Data Files: If your program needs to include additional data files, you may need to specify them in the setup script for cx_Freeze or use the --add-data option in PyInstaller.
  • Virtual Environments: It’s often a good idea to create executables from a virtual environment to ensure that only the necessary dependencies are included.
  • Testing: Test the generated executable on different systems to ensure it works as expected.
Example with PyInstaller

Let's create a simple Python script called hello.py:

python
# hello.py
print("Hello, world!")
  1. Install PyInstaller:
sh
pip install pyinstaller
  1. Create an Executable:
sh
pyinstaller --onefile hello.py
  1. Run the Executable: The standalone executable will be in the dist directory:
sh
dist/hello

This executable can now be run on any compatible system without requiring Python to be installed.

By following these steps, you can create standalone executables from Python scripts, making it easy to distribute your programs to users who may not have Python installed.

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