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How to create a Windows executable that embeds the Python interpreter using Cython
To create a Windows executable that embeds the Python interpreter using Cython, you can follow these general steps:
Install Cython: Make sure you have Cython installed on your system. You can install it using pip:
pip install cython
Write the Cython Code: Create a Cython source file (e.g.,
main.pyx
) that contains your Python code. This code will be compiled into C and then compiled into an executable. Make sure to include the necessarycdef
declarations for the C API functions you want to use for embedding Python.Create the
setup.py
file: Create asetup.py
file that will be used to build the executable. Here's an examplesetup.py
file:pythonfrom distutils.core import setup
from Cython.Build import cythonize
setup(
name='MyEmbeddedApp',
ext_modules=cythonize("main.pyx"),
options={"build_exe": {"includes": ["cpython.*"]}}
)
Build the Executable: Open a command prompt in the same directory as your
setup.py
file and run the following command to build the executable:arduinopython setup.py build_ext --inplace
This command will compile the Cython code into C, then compile the C code into an executable.
Distribute the Executable: The executable will be generated in the
build
directory. You can distribute this executable to other Windows systems. Make sure to include any required Python modules or DLLs that your application depends on.
Note that embedding the Python interpreter using Cython can be a complex task, and the specific steps may vary depending on your application's requirements. You may need to include additional options or configuration in the setup.py
file, depending on the Python modules and extensions you are using.
Refer to the Cython documentation (https://cython.readthedocs.io/) for more detailed instructions and examples on using Cython to create Windows executables that embed the Python interpreter.