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Briefcase is a tool for converting a Python project into a standalone native application. You can package projects for:

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • iPhone/iPad
  • Android
  • Web

Support for AppleTV, watchOS, and wearOS deployments is planned.

Getting started

To install Briefcase, run:

$ python -m pip install briefcase

If you would like a full introduction to using Briefcase, try the BeeWare tutorial. This tutorial walks you through the process of creating and packaging a new application with Briefcase.

Financial support

The BeeWare project would not be possible without the generous support of our financial members:

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Anaconda Inc. - Advancing AI through open source.

Plus individual contributions from users like you. If you find Briefcase, or other BeeWare tools useful, please consider becoming a financial member.

Documentation

Documentation for Briefcase can be found on Read The Docs.

Community

Briefcase is part of the BeeWare suite. You can talk to the community through:

We foster a welcoming and respectful community as described in our BeeWare Community Code of Conduct.

Contributing

If you experience problems with Briefcase, log them on GitHub.

If you'd like to contribute to Briefcase development, our contribution guide details how to set up a development environment, and other requirements we have as part of our contribution process.

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Credits

Author: Russell Keith-Magee

Maintainer: BeeWare Team

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Requires

Python >=3.11

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