Compile Python Program Linux

Question

Is there a way where I can compile my python program (.py) to become just a regular program that I don't haft to run threw the terminal to run it???

Example I don't wanna do this to run it threw the terminal.

./whatever.py

Example I wanna be able to make the file like a Windows .exe, but for Linux like the one below, for example.

It already does act like a windows exe, If you open the folder in your favorite file manager you should be able to launch it. — Winston Ewert
– Winston Ewert, Commented May 4, 2011 at 3:24

Simon · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-04 03:21:30Z

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You need to add a Shebang at the first line of your file like this:

#!/usr/bin/env python

and make your file executable by typing (in a terminal):

chmod u+x my_file.py

answered May 4, 2011 at 3:21

Simon

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Imran · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-04 03:50:40Z

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If you want to make a frozen binary from python scripts, use cx_Freeze

answered May 4, 2011 at 3:50

Imran

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