Making node.js code to a executable file in MacOS

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I have a nodejs app app.js which I'm able to execute with help of the command line tool (changing to the direction of the app and executing the command node app.js before that the application is installed with npm install). To make it easier in the daily use i would like to make the app executable, both parts, the installation as well as the trigger of the app.

The app is for generating a small report, I already tried it with a script where I saved the command node app.js.

stackoverflow.com/a/28646724/2312051 - this might be helpful — Denis Tsoi
– Denis Tsoi, Commented Jul 30, 2019 at 11:01
This might be useful: nodejs.org/api/single-executable-applications.html — Kostas Minaidis
– Kostas Minaidis, Commented Nov 19, 2024 at 15:17

user11855956 · Accepted Answer · 2019-07-30 10:25:30Z

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You might use pkg.

This command line interface enables you to package your Node.js project into an executable that can be run even on devices without Node.js installed.

answered Jul 30, 2019 at 10:25

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Mens Over a year ago

hi, I was able to package the app but the packaged app is not running on Windows (as .exe file). Will try the packaged MacOS app on Monday, this is way more important than the windows part.

Kostas Minaidis Over a year ago

The docs also have instructions on how to do this the 'native way': nodejs.org/api/single-executable-applications.html

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