PyInstaller Advanced Builder

A .py to .exe converter using a modern graphical interface and PyInstaller in Python.

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Why This Tool?

PyInstaller is powerful but the command-line workflow gets repetitive. This tool wraps it in a clean interface with:

• Visual options instead of remembering flags
• Real-time build output with error highlighting
• Save/load build presets for different projects
• Plugin system for custom post-build tasks
• Dark and light themes

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Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/AIMasterRace/PythonToEXE.git
cd PythonToEXE
pip install -r requirements.txt
python run.py

That's it. The window opens, you're ready to build.

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Screenshots

Basic Settings — Configure script, output, icon, build mode

Advanced Options — Hidden imports, exclude modules, data files

Installer Setup — NSIS / Inno Setup configuration

Plugins — Extend with custom post-build tasks

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Features

Feature	Description
One-File / One-Dir	Choose between single exe or folder output
Console Toggle	Hide console window for GUI apps
Icon Support	Custom .ico file for your executable
Hidden Imports	Add modules PyInstaller misses
Exclude Modules	Remove unwanted modules (reduce size)
Data Files	Bundle assets, configs, etc.
Clean Build	Auto-cleanup previous build cache
Real-time Logs	Watch build progress live
Presets	Save and load build configurations
Themes	Dark and light mode
Plugins	Run custom tasks after build

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Build Options Explained

One File — Packs everything into a single .exe. Slower startup but easy to distribute.

One Directory — Creates a folder with .exe + dependencies. Faster startup.

Console Window — Keep checked for CLI apps. Uncheck for GUI apps (no black window).

Clean Build — Removes old build cache. Recommended to avoid stale file issues.

Exclude Modules — Comma-separated list. Example: tkinter, unittest, pydoc

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Key	Action
F5	Start Build
Ctrl+N	New Project
Ctrl+O	Open Script
Ctrl+S	Save Preset
Ctrl+L	Load Preset
Ctrl+T	Toggle Theme
Ctrl+Shift+C	Clear Logs

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Plugins

The tool supports plugins for post-build automation. Two examples included:

• Zip Output — Creates a .zip archive of the build
• Clean Build Artifacts — Removes .spec and build/ folder

Want to create your own? See the Plugin Guide →

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Project Structure

PythonToEXE/
├── app/
│   ├── main.py                 # Entry point
│   ├── core/
│   │   ├── builder.py          # PyInstaller wrapper
│   │   ├── config_manager.py   # Settings persistence
│   │   ├── logger.py           # Log system
│   │   ├── plugin_loader.py    # Plugin loader
│   │   └── venv_manager.py     # Virtualenv support
│   ├── utils/                  # Helper modules
│   └── windows/                # UI components
├── plugins/                    # Drop plugins here
├── imgs/                       # Screenshots
├── requirements.txt
└── run.py

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Requirements

• Python 3.8 or higher
• PyQt5
• PyInstaller 6.0+

pip install -r requirements.txt

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Configuration Storage

Settings save automatically to:

~/.pyinstaller_builder/
├── config.json      # App settings
└── presets/         # Saved build presets

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Roadmap

• Multiple Python interpreter support
• PyInstaller version selector
• NSIS/Inno Setup full integration
• Spec file editor
• Dependency size analyzer
• Build queue for batch processing

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Contributing

Found a bug? Have an idea? Open an issue or submit a PR.

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License

MIT License — use it, modify it, ship it.

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Made with PyQt5 and PyInstaller