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Creating an executable file from a Python script on macOS can be a useful way to distribute your Python applications. This tutorial will guide you through the process of making a Python script executable on a Mac using a combination of a Python script and a shell script.
Create a simple Python script that you want to make executable. For example, let's create a script named hello.py:
Open your terminal and navigate to the directory where your Python script is located. Run the following command to make the script executable:
This command grants execute permission to the script.
Now, let's create a shell script that will be responsible for running the Python script. Create a new file named run_hello.sh with the following content:
Make the shell script executable:
Run the shell script to test the executable:
You should see the output of your Python script: "Hello, this is a sample Python script!"
To distribute your application, you can use tools like pyinstaller or py2app to package your script and its dependencies into a standalone executable. Here, we'll use pyinstaller. If you don't have it installed, install it using:
Now, create the standalone executable:
This will create a dist directory containing your standalone executable. You can distribute this executable file without needing the original Python script.
That's it! You've successfully created a standalone executable for your Python script on macOS. You can share the executable file with others without requiring them to install Python or any dependencies.
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