Make python program standalone executable under linux

Creating a standalone executable for a Python program under Linux involves using tools like PyInstaller or py2exe. In this tutorial, I'll guide you through the process using PyInstaller. PyInstaller bundles a Python application and its dependencies into a single executable file.
Make sure you have Python installed on your system. You can install PyInstaller using pip:
Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where your Python script is located.
Run the following command to generate a standalone executable:
After running the command, PyInstaller will create a dist directory in your script's directory. Inside the dist directory, you'll find the standalone executable with the same name as your script.
You can now run your standalone executable:
Specify Output Directory:
If you want to place the executable in a specific directory, you can use the -o or --out option:
Exclude Files:
You can exclude specific files or directories using the --exclude option:
Virtual Environment:
It's a good practice to create a virtual environment for your project before running PyInstaller to avoid conflicts with system-wide packages.
Testing:
Test your standalone executable on a clean machine or virtual environment to ensure all dependencies are properly bundled.
That's it! You've successfully created a standalone executable for your Python program under Linux using PyInstaller.
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