- 1 year ago
How can I convince PyInstaller, via my spec file, to include libvlc.dll in the EXE it makes?
If you're using PyInstaller and want to include libvlc.dll
in the generated executable, you can achieve this by modifying the PyInstaller spec file. The spec file is a Python script that defines how the PyInstaller should package your application.
Here's how you can modify the spec file to include libvlc.dll
:
Generate the Spec File:
If you haven't generated a spec file yet, you can do so by running the following command:shpyinstaller --name=my_app --onefile my_script.py
This will create a spec file named
my_app.spec
in the same directory as your script.Edit the Spec File:
Open the generatedmy_app.spec
file using a text editor and find theexe
argument. It should look something like this:pythonexe = EXE(pyz,
a.scripts,
a.binaries,
...
Add the
libvlc.dll
File:
Below theexe
argument, add an entry for thelibvlc.dll
file. Make sure to replacepath_to_libvlc.dll
with the actual path to yourlibvlc.dll
file.pythonexe = EXE(pyz,
a.scripts,
a.binaries + [('path_to_libvlc.dll', '.')], # Add this line
...
Build the Executable:
After modifying the spec file, you can build the executable using the modified spec file:shpyinstaller my_app.spec
This will create the executable with the
libvlc.dll
file included.
Keep in mind that including external DLLs might have licensing and distribution implications. Ensure you have the right to distribute the libvlc.dll
file with your application. Also, PyInstaller behavior might vary based on different setups, so be prepared to adjust the approach based on your specific use case and project structure.