PyInstaller-Builder

A Python Tkinter written builder that builds installers. (Not affiliated with PyInstaller the program packager)

This is a project that I have created for the purpose of simplifying the installation of my Python programs (that are not public yet).

Please note that I have not looked into the code since a few months, so excuse me for the VERY poor code writing. I could revisit this program and fix it some day..

In terms of compatibility, it should work both on Windows and Linux. MacOS has not been tested because I don't own a Mac.

Features

• TOS page
• Allows the installer to create a desktop shortcut
• Installer can delete itself after installing
• Run the installed program after installing

Limitations

• Installer should NOT create a shortcut to/run a program inside a subfolder (Because path formatting is usually different compared to Windows)
• Does not support other formats than plain old ZIP
• Limited customizability

What I could improve/add in the future

• Add screenshots to this page
• Skipping the TOS page when not filled
• Letting apps be launched in sub-folders of the program
• Fix the DAMN mess that is the code
• Default to some library that handles file paths
• Improve the base builder
• Rename the project to make it less confusing
• Improve customizability

Credits

• ChatGPT (resource and help for some Python libraries)