How to run pyinstaller with Wine on Mac? I need Python 3.6 or 3.7

Running PyInstaller with Wine on Mac can be a bit tricky, but it is possible to create a Windows executable from a Python script using Wine. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Install Homebrew (if not already installed):
   Open Terminal and run the following command to install Homebrew:

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   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
   
   

2. Install Wine:
   Use Homebrew to install Wine:

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   brew install --cask wine-stable
   
   

3. Install Python 3.6 or 3.7:
   You'll need to install Python 3.6 or 3.7 on Wine. You can download the Windows installer for Python 3.6 or 3.7 from the official Python website.

4. Install PyInstaller on Wine:
   Open a Terminal window and navigate to the Wine Python installation directory. By default, it should be in ~/.wine/drive_c/PythonXX/Scripts (where XX represents the Python version, e.g., 36 for Python 3.6 or 37 for Python 3.7).

   Use wine pip install to install PyInstaller:

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   wine pip install pyinstaller
   
   

5. Copy Your Python Script:
   Copy your Python script and any required dependencies to a directory accessible by Wine (e.g., ~/.wine/drive_c/your_project).

6. Run PyInstaller:
   In the Terminal, navigate to the directory where your Python script is located (e.g., ~/.wine/drive_c/your_project) and run PyInstaller using Wine:

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   wine pyinstaller your_script.py
   
   

   Replace your_script.py with the actual name of your Python script.

   PyInstaller will create the Windows executable in the dist folder inside your project directory.

7. Test the Executable:
   Now, you can test the generated Windows executable using Wine:

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   wine dist/your_script.exe
   
   

   Replace your_script.exe with the name of the executable created by PyInstaller.

Please note that running PyInstaller with Wine on Mac is not a native solution, and there might be limitations and compatibility issues. If possible, it's recommended to use a native macOS package like py2app for creating macOS executables directly.

Keep in mind that Wine is primarily designed for running Windows applications on macOS, and it may not fully support all Windows software or behave exactly like running natively on Windows.