CEngine

CEngine (Convert Engine) is a powerful Rust-based tool for converting Python scripts into standalone executables.

Overview

CEngine is an open-source converter that streamlines the process of creating executables from Python scripts. It handles the entire workflow automatically:

• Creates a virtual environment
• Analyzes and detects required packages
• Installs dependencies
• Builds the executable
• Cleans up temporary files

Features

• Smart Import Detection: Automatically scans your Python script to identify required packages
• Virtual Environment Management: Creates and configures isolated environments for clean builds
• Dependency Resolution: Handles package installation, including special cases like PyWin32 and OpenCV
• Build Optimization: Creates optimized executables with minimal size
• Automatic Cleanup: Removes temporary build files after completion
• Cross-Platform Support: Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Debug Mode: Detailed logging for troubleshooting
• Force Mode: Override warnings and proceed with operations

Installation

From GitHub Releases

Windows

1. Download the latest Windows executable from the Releases page
2. Download cengine-windows-x64.exe
3. Add the executable to your PATH or run it directly

Linux

1. Download the latest Linux binary from the Releases page
2. Download cengine-linux-x64
3. Make it executable:

   chmod +x cengine-linux-x64

4. Move it to a directory in your PATH:

   sudo mv cengine-linux-x64 /usr/local/bin/cengine

Arch Linux (AUR)

For Arch Linux users, CEngine is available in the AUR:

Using yay

yay -S cengine

Using paru

paru -S cengine

Manual installation from AUR

git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/cengine.git
cd cengine
makepkg -si

Usage

CEngine (Convert Engine) is an open-source converter for Python to create exe from py files.

Usage: cengine <SCRIPT> [OPTIONS] [PYINSTALLER_ARGUMENTS]

Arguments:
  [SCRIPT]  Define a script to be made into an executable

Options:
  -n, --name <NAME>                Define the script name
      --add-imports <IMPORTS>...   Add more imports
      --force-platform <PLATFORM>  Add custom arguments
      --clean                      Clean failed builds
      --debug                      Sets the debug environment to true
      --force                      Forces the operation to proceed with all warnings and skippings
  -h, --help                       Print help
  -V, --version                    Print version

Basic Usage

cengine test.py

With name:

cengine test.py --name test

With custom arguments:

cengine test.py --force-platform linux --add-imports numpy

Clean failed build:

cengine test.py --name test --clean