Where Python Scripts Become Real Applications.
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ExeFlow is a desktop tool that converts Python scripts into professional, distributable .exe applications — with a single click.
Beginners often hit a wall when packaging Python projects due to complex PyInstaller commands, missing dependencies, and confusing asset bundling. ExeFlow replaces all of that with a clean graphical interface and an automated build workflow, making the entire process predictable and beginner-friendly.
- 🚀 One-click builds — Convert
.pyfiles to.exeinstantly - 📦 Asset bundling — Include images, audio, and icons automatically
- 🎨 Splash screen support — Add a startup splash image to your app
- 🤖 AI-powered assistant — Get real-time help with build errors and configuration
- 📋 Live build logs — Monitor the compilation process as it happens
- ⚙️ Flexible settings — One-file mode, no-console toggle, custom PyInstaller flags, and more
Prerequisites: Python 3.10 or higher
# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/sanath-kumar-s/Exeflow.git
cd Exeflow
# 2. Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txtpython main.pyThe GUI will launch and you can begin configuring your build.
Provide the core details for your build:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Final App Name | Name of the generated .exe file |
| Python File | The .py script you want to compile |
| App Icon | An .ico file for your application's icon |
Include any external files your script depends on:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Image Folder | Required if your script loads image assets |
| Audio Folder | Required if your script loads audio files |
⚠️ If your script uses these assets but you don't provide them here, the build will fail.
Customize the packaging behavior:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| One-File Toggle | Bundle everything into a single .exe |
| No Console | Hide the terminal window (ideal for GUI apps) |
| Final Build Location | Choose the output directory for the compiled app |
| Splash Image | Optional image shown at startup |
| Additional Command Extension | Pass extra PyInstaller arguments for advanced use cases |
Once all fields are filled, click:
Build EXE
The log box at the bottom of the window shows real-time output from the build process so you can monitor progress and debug any errors.
ExeFlow includes an integrated AI assistant panel on the left side of the application, powered by the Groq API.
It helps with:
- Identifying missing or conflicting dependencies
- Suggesting fixes for common packaging errors
- Generating correct PyInstaller arguments
- Answering build configuration questions
Open main.py and update the following lines with your Groq API key and preferred model:
self.client = Groq(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")
self.model = "your-preferred-model" # e.g. "llama3-8b-8192"You can get a free Groq API key at console.groq.com.
| Technology | Role |
|---|---|
customtkinter |
Modern UI framework |
tkinter |
File dialogs and system integration |
subprocess |
Running PyInstaller build commands |
threading |
Keeping the UI responsive during builds |
Pillow (PIL) |
Image handling and splash screen processing |
Groq API |
AI-powered assistance |
json / os |
Configuration and file management |
ExeFlow/
│
├── main.py # Application entry point
├── requirements.txt # Python dependencies
├── assets/ # App icons and screenshots
└── README.md
- Ensure all Python packages used by your target script are installed in your environment before building. Missing dependencies will cause the build to fail.
- For GUI applications, enable No Console to prevent a terminal window from appearing alongside your app.
- Use the Additional Command Extension field to pass any PyInstaller flags not covered by the UI.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Sanath K S
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