用 100 行代码替换 pyinstaller

发布于 7 月 24 日

Prelude: A year ago, found python-build-standalone, which contains portable Pythons that can be unzipped and work. Sparked ideas and used it at work. Decided to build yen as a pyenv replacement.
- yen: Simple tool to download pre-built Pythons and install them. Supports multiple Python versions and works on Windows. List available Pythons and create virtual environments easily. rye package manager uses similar technology.
The second puzzle piece: makeself: A tool to create self-extracting archives. Embeds a zipfile inside a bash script that extracts and runs the extracted file.
The finale: packaged: Downloads a specific Python version using yen, installs the project with a provided command, and packages the whole project with makeself to create a self-extracting executable. Works well with various types of applications. Demo website is packaged.live. Windows support is in progress.
Special mention: PyOxidizer: A more complex packaging tool with more capabilities like embedding Rust code. Not under active development anymore. Can be used if needed.
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