Running python script anywhere

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I have developed some scripts which I need to share with colleagues who does not have python nor have underlying distributions to run it. How to automatically configure environment and more importantly run the script without even python installed?

I saw some solutions on SO like py2exe. Not sure that it’s the best option. Docker is also not possible since in my case I need something what can work simply by running python3 path/to/program

@technazi this is under question. Ideally everything should be inside the app including all dependencies — sumixam, Jul 26 '20 at 15:33

score 2 · Answer 1 · edited Jul 26 '20 at 19:21

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You can use online coding platforms like repl.it to run scripts from the browser so u don't want to install python locally.

edited Jul 26 '20 at 19:21

TheOneMusic

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answered Jul 26 '20 at 14:35

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Thanks! Will explore this one for sure, however, script has input output functionality and there may be issue with one of the APIs I use. – sumixam Jul 26 '20 at 15:34
Your welcome, I Think there will be no problem with input and output because i saw lot of them using repl.it to create GUI but i am not sure about APIs – Arvind M Jul 30 '20 at 14:10

Luke Storry · Answer 2 · 2020-07-26T15:36:32.747

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It depends on the complexity of the script.

If it is doing complex things that it needs to be run on your computer for, like file input & output, then PyInstaller is probably the way:

pip isntall
pyinstaller -- onefile script.py

If it is just a short script, then Repl.It is a great way to save and share scripts that can be viewed and run right in the browser. It supports installing pip packages and environments. It even has a feature where you can host a terminal app as a website: repl.run

edited Jul 26 '20 at 15:36

answered Jul 26 '20 at 14:34

Luke Storry

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Yeah. It’s sort of complex since it uses several external APIs for which I have only local access authorised meaning I cannot use it on the server – sumixam Jul 26 '20 at 15:29
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Yeah so go for Pyinstaller then! :) – Luke Storry Jul 26 '20 at 15:36

Ujjwal Dash · Answer 3 · 2020-07-26T14:52:46.160

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Convert it into a exe file using pyinstaller Following are the steps:

1. Open cmd on the folder in which you stored your py file

2.type it on the cmd

pyinstaller -- onefile filename.py

If you don't have pyinstaller module then install it using

pip install pyinstaller

edited Jul 26 '20 at 14:52

answered Jul 26 '20 at 14:45

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Any idea how to add dependencies? I’m new to packing all the stuff since I’m an analyst:) – sumixam Jul 26 '20 at 15:31

score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Jul 26 '20 at 14:39

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I am using PyInstaller to create a complete standalone executables, that does not depend on a machine having python interpreter. Here is a complete guide: https://datatofish.com/executable-pyinstaller/

answered Jul 26 '20 at 14:39

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