Explain:
Mentioned python, since it is mainly scripted in python. Using this tool we can build standalone executables, which is similar to pyinstaller. But we can also build installers (or install script idk what thats called) of the python application, as executables or even MSI installer for windows (niche use case). Which I though was cool.
How It Differs
As mentioned earlier, we can build installers with this program.
If similar entries exist, what makes this one unique?
Similar projects exists like pyinstaller and nukita. But you can only bundle python application into executables and to package a installer out of the executable you would need other tool. You can do both on this tool.
🔄 This issue represents a GitHub Pull Request. It cannot be merged through Gitea due to API limitations.
## 📋 Pull Request Information
**Original PR:** https://github.com/vinta/awesome-python/pull/2835
**Author:** [@Sakth1](https://github.com/Sakth1)
**Created:** 1/8/2026
**Status:** ✅ Merged
**Merged:** 1/9/2026
**Merged by:** [@vinta](https://github.com/vinta)
**Base:** `master` ← **Head:** `cx_freeze`
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### 📝 Commits (1)
- [`00a0742`](https://github.com/vinta/awesome-python/commit/00a07420cd1ee1f0114af386b1a9f9cb93cd5aea) Add cx_freeze to distribution libraries list
### 📊 Changes
**1 file changed** (+1 additions, -0 deletions)
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📝 `README.md` (+1 -0)
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### 📄 Description
Added cx_freeze to the list of libraries for creating packaged executables.
## Checklist
- [x] One link per Pull Request
- [x] PR title format: `Add project-name`
- [x] Entry format: `* [project-name](url) - Description ending with period.`
- [ ] Description is concise (no mention of "Python")
## Why This Project Is Awesome
Which criterion does it meet? (pick one)
- [ ] **Industry Standard** - The go-to tool for a specific use case
- [ ] **Rising Star** - 5,000+ stars in <2 years, significant adoption
- [x] **Hidden Gem** - Exceptional quality, solves niche problems elegantly
Explain:
Mentioned python, since it is mainly scripted in python. Using this tool we can build standalone executables, which is similar to pyinstaller. But we can also build installers (or install script idk what thats called) of the python application, as executables or even MSI installer for windows (niche use case). Which I though was cool.
## How It Differs
As mentioned earlier, we can build installers with this program.
If similar entries exist, what makes this one unique?
Similar projects exists like pyinstaller and nukita. But you can only bundle python application into executables and to package a installer out of the executable you would need other tool. You can do both on this tool.
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📋 Pull Request Information
Original PR: https://github.com/vinta/awesome-python/pull/2835
Author: @Sakth1
Created: 1/8/2026
Status: ✅ Merged
Merged: 1/9/2026
Merged by: @vinta
Base:
master← Head:cx_freeze📝 Commits (1)
00a0742Add cx_freeze to distribution libraries list📊 Changes
1 file changed (+1 additions, -0 deletions)
View changed files
📝
README.md(+1 -0)📄 Description
Added cx_freeze to the list of libraries for creating packaged executables.
Checklist
Add project-name* [project-name](url) - Description ending with period.Why This Project Is Awesome
Which criterion does it meet? (pick one)
Explain:
Mentioned python, since it is mainly scripted in python. Using this tool we can build standalone executables, which is similar to pyinstaller. But we can also build installers (or install script idk what thats called) of the python application, as executables or even MSI installer for windows (niche use case). Which I though was cool.
How It Differs
As mentioned earlier, we can build installers with this program.
If similar entries exist, what makes this one unique?
Similar projects exists like pyinstaller and nukita. But you can only bundle python application into executables and to package a installer out of the executable you would need other tool. You can do both on this tool.
🔄 This issue represents a GitHub Pull Request. It cannot be merged through Gitea due to API limitations.