A web-based tool that converts Python projects from GitHub repositories into Windows executable files. This project addresses the common frustration of users who want to run applications directly rather than dealing with source code.

This tool provides a simple web interface where users can paste a GitHub repository URL and receive a compiled Windows executable file. It's designed for users who prefer ready-to-run applications over source code compilation.

• Simple Web Interface: Paste GitHub URL, click build, download executable
• Security Scanning: Basic security analysis of Python code before compilation
• Real-time Progress: Live updates during the build process
• Automatic Packaging: Creates downloadable ZIP files with executables
• Open Source: Full source code available for transparency and security auditing

1. Repository Analysis: Clones the GitHub repository and analyzes Python files
2. Entry Point Detection: Automatically finds main.py, app.py, or other entry points
3. Security Scanning: Performs basic security checks on the codebase
4. Compilation: Uses PyInstaller to create Windows executable
5. Packaging: Creates downloadable ZIP file with the executable

• Python 3.8+
• Git
• PyInstaller
• Flask and dependencies (see requirements.txt)

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/iamGudfred/github-to-exe.git
   cd github-to-exe

2. Create virtual environment

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies

   pip install -r backend/requirements.txt
   pip install pyinstaller

4. Run the application

   python server.py

5. Access the web interface Open your browser to http://127.0.0.1:5001

1. Visit the web interface
2. Paste a GitHub repository URL containing Python code
3. Configure build options (see below)
4. Click "Build Executable"
5. Wait for the build process to complete (2-5 minutes)
6. Download the resulting ZIP file
7. Extract and run the executable

Configure how your executable is built:

• Checked ✅: Shows a console/terminal window when the executable runs

  • Use for: Text-based applications, CLI tools, scripts with print statements
  • Users see: Black terminal window alongside your program
  • Good for: Debugging, development, command-line tools

• Unchecked ❌: No console window (windowed mode)

  • Use for: GUI applications, desktop apps, polished end-user software
  • Users see: Only your application interface (clean experience)
  • Good for: Professional desktop applications, user-friendly tools

• Include Dependencies (Disabled): Bundle all required Python packages
• Optimize Size (Disabled): Compress executable for smaller file size
• Code Obfuscation (Disabled): Make source code harder to reverse-engineer

Try our official test repository to see how the converter works:

🧮 GUI Calculator: https://github.com/iamGudfred/test_simple_repo

• Perfect for testing: Clean, simple Python GUI application
• Recommended settings: Console Window unchecked for clean GUI experience
• What you get: Professional-looking calculator executable
• No security concerns: Safe, simple math operations only

The tool works best with Python projects that have clear entry points:

• Projects with main.py, app.py, or run.py
• Scripts with if __name__ == "__main__": blocks
• Simple command-line tools (Console Window on)
• GUI applications using tkinter, PyQt, etc. (Console Window off)

Important: This tool compiles third-party code into executables. Only use with repositories you trust.

• The security scanner performs basic pattern matching for potentially dangerous code
• It is not a comprehensive security solution
• Always review the source code of repositories before building
• Generated executables will trigger Windows security warnings (normal for unsigned applications)

• Frontend: HTML/CSS/JavaScript interface for user interaction
• Backend: Flask web server handling API requests
• Build System: PyInstaller integration for executable generation
• Security: Basic regex-based code scanning

• GET / - Serves the web interface
• POST /api/analyze - Analyzes repository for buildability
• POST /api/build - Starts executable build process
• GET /api/status/<build_id> - Checks build progress
• GET /api/download/<build_id> - Downloads completed executable

• Windows executables only: Currently supports Windows .exe generation only
• Python projects only: Designed specifically for Python repositories
• Single-threaded: One build at a time per server instance
• Basic security: Simple pattern matching, not comprehensive code analysis
• No dependency management: Limited handling of complex project dependencies

Contributions are welcome! Areas for improvement:

• Multi-platform support (Linux, macOS)
• Better security scanning
• Queue system for concurrent builds
• Support for more programming languages
• Improved dependency resolution

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests if applicable
5. Submit a pull request

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Godfred Prebbie Mensah

• GitHub: @iamGudfred
• Email:

This project was inspired by user frustration with GitHub repositories containing only source code when users needed ready-to-run applications. It aims to bridge the gap between developers and end users.

• Issues: Report bugs or request features via GitHub Issues
• Discussions: Use GitHub Discussions for questions and community support
• Security: Report security concerns privately via email

The application can be deployed on platforms supporting Python web applications:

• Render (recommended for free deployment)
• Railway (paid but reliable)
• PythonAnywhere
• Self-hosted VPS

For deployment instructions, see the deployment guide.

Disclaimer: This tool generates executable files from third-party source code. Users are responsible for ensuring the safety and legitimacy of repositories they choose to build. Always scan downloaded executables with antivirus software before running.