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- coil_compiler-0.1.0/LICENSE +200 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/PKG-INFO +417 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/README.md +390 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/pyproject.toml +50 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/setup.cfg +4 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/__init__.py +3 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/__main__.py +5 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/bootloader.py +654 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/builder.py +197 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/cli.py +679 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/config.py +177 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/decompiler.py +101 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/doctor.py +221 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/inspect.py +224 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/obfuscator.py +195 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/packager.py +774 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/platforms/__init__.py +28 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/platforms/base.py +48 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/platforms/linux.py +25 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/platforms/macos.py +25 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/platforms/windows.py +297 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/py.typed +0 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/resolver.py +125 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/runtime.py +261 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/scanner.py +68 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/ui.py +194 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/utils/__init__.py +0 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/utils/compat.py +21 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/utils/fs.py +47 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/utils/gui_frameworks.py +31 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/utils/package_map.py +62 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/utils/stdlib_list.py +102 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil/utils/stdlib_strip.py +25 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil_compiler.egg-info/PKG-INFO +417 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil_compiler.egg-info/SOURCES.txt +49 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil_compiler.egg-info/dependency_links.txt +1 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil_compiler.egg-info/entry_points.txt +2 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil_compiler.egg-info/requires.txt +1 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/src/coil_compiler.egg-info/top_level.txt +1 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/tests/test_builder.py +315 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/tests/test_cli.py +358 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/tests/test_config.py +154 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/tests/test_decompiler.py +124 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/tests/test_doctor.py +150 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/tests/test_inspect.py +158 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/tests/test_packager.py +385 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/tests/test_platforms.py +226 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/tests/test_resolver.py +134 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/tests/test_runtime.py +89 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/tests/test_scanner.py +122 -0
- coil_compiler-0.1.0/tests/test_ui.py +182 -0
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Summary: A Python-to-executable compiler that just works.
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| `coil build <project>` | Build a Python project into an executable |
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**Default mode:** Source is compiled to bytecode and packaged with metadata that `coil decompile` can use to recover the original `.py` files. This is a safety net — not cryptographic security, but your source isn't casually visible.
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**Secure mode (`--secure`):** Bytecode only, debug info stripped, no recovery metadata. `coil decompile` will refuse to process it. This is stronger but not impenetrable — no bytecode obfuscation is NSA-proof. It's meant to raise the bar, not guarantee secrecy.
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## FAQ
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**Q: Does Coil require Python on the target machine?**
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No. Coil bundles an embedded Python runtime. The resulting executable is fully standalone.
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**Q: What about C extensions / native modules?**
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Coil bundles `.pyd` / `.dll` files from installed packages. Most packages with C extensions work out of the box.
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**Q: How big are the executables?**
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**Q: Can I cross-compile for other platforms?**
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Not yet. Currently Coil only builds Windows executables on Windows. Cross-platform and cross-compilation are on the roadmap.
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**Q: What's the difference between portable and bundled?**
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Portable = single `.exe` file you can copy anywhere. On first launch, it extracts the runtime to a local cache and runs from there. Later launches reuse the cache and start instantly. Bundled = directory with the executable and its supporting files. No extraction step — it runs directly from the directory.
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**Q: Where does the portable exe store its cache?**
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`%LOCALAPPDATA%\coil\<AppName>\<build_hash>\`. Run `coil cache info` to see details, or `coil cache clear` to remove it. If `%LOCALAPPDATA%` isn't available, it falls back to `%TEMP%` or the exe's own directory.
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**Q: Is the portable exe really a single file?**
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Yes. The build output is a single `.exe`. On first run, it extracts a cached copy of the runtime to a local directory. This is not visible to the user as a separate step — the app just starts. Subsequent runs skip extraction entirely.
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## Roadmap
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- macOS .app support
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- Linux ELF binary support
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- ARM64 bootloader for Windows on ARM
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- Cross-compilation
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- Optional runtime signing (helps with AV false positives)
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## Contributing
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Contributions welcome. Open an issue or submit a pull request.
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```bash
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# Development setup
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git clone https://github.com/nathannncurtis/coil.git
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cd coil
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python -m pytest
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```
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## License
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Apache License 2.0. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for the full text.
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