Want to share your Python CLI tool with non-technical users? Let's make it simple - no Python installation required!
Why Standalone Binaries?
Traditional Python CLI tools depend on the Python environment present during installation. For more reliable service delivery, sometimes we need to distribute a standalone package with Python compiled into it.
Quick Solution
I've created a template repository that handles all the complexity for you:
python-standalone-binary
This template provides:
- A simple example CLI implementation
- Installation scripts
- Release workflow
- Cross-platform support (Linux, Windows, macOS)
With these tools, you can easily distribute standalone Python CLI binaries on GitHub using a simple installation command:
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/{user}/{repo}/main/scripts/install.sh | bash
Try Our Example
Want to see it in action? Test our example CLI with these commands:
Linux / macOS
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crimson206-templates/python-standalone-binary/main/scripts/install.sh | bash
Windows (PowerShell)
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crimson206-templates/python-standalone-binary/main/scripts/install.ps1 | iex
Running the CLI
-
Linux/macOS: Simply type
example-cliin your terminal -
Windows: The installer will show "Installed to: {path}"
- Example path:
C:\path-to\example-cli.exe - Run the shown path in PowerShell
- Example path:
Deploying Your Own CLI
The release action is configured to run automatically when version tags are pushed.
To deploy this example in your own repository:
- Fork the repository:
gh repo fork crimson206-templates/python-standalone-binary
- Create a release:
source scripts/tagging.sh v0.1.0
- After the action completes successfully, test your deployment:
# Linux/macOS
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/{user}/python-standalone-binary/main/scripts/install.sh | bash
Resources
Ready to make your Python CLI more accessible? Check out the template repository and start building!
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