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PyInstaller - Package Python Applications into Executables

PyInstaller is a Python library that converts Python scripts into standalone executables for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It bundles your code, dependencies, and Python interpreter into a single package, allowing your programs to run on systems without requiring Python installation. PyInstaller is widely used to distribute Python applications, create portable tools, and simplify deployment for end-users.


Installation:

pip install pyinstaller
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Example usage:

# Create a standalone executable from a Python script
pyinstaller --onefile my_script.py
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PyPI page: https://pypi.org/project/pyinstaller/
GitHub page: https://github.com/pyinstaller/pyinstaller


3 Project Ideas:

  1. Package a Python automation script into a Windows executable for colleagues.
  2. Distribute a desktop GUI tool built with PySimpleGUI or Tkinter.
  3. Create a portable command-line utility that runs on multiple platforms without Python installed.

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