py2binmod 0.1.1

CLI tool to compile Python packages into Binmod modules

py2binmod

Compile Python projects to Binmod WebAssembly modules.

Overview

py2binmod transpiles Python code that uses the Binmod Python MDK into Rust, bundles a Python interpreter (RustPython), and compiles everything to WebAssembly. This allows you to write plugins in Python and run them in any Binmod runtime.

Trade-offs: Larger module sizes and slower startup times compared to native Rust modules, but enables using Python code in the Binmod ecosystem.

Installation

Option 1: Docker (Recommended)

No local dependencies required:

docker run -ti -v "$(pwd)":/app ghcr.io/binmod-io/py2binmod:0.1.0 build

Option 2: Install via pip

Requires Rust toolchain:

pip install py2binmod

Prerequisites for pip installation:

• Install Rust from rustup.rs
• Add the WebAssembly WASI Preview 1 target:

  rustup target add wasm32-wasip1
  

Usage

Build Command

Compile your Python module to WebAssembly:

With Docker:

docker run -ti -v "$(pwd)":/app ghcr.io/binmod-io/py2binmod:0.1.0 build [--release]

With pip:

py2binmod build [--release]

Your compiled WebAssembly module will be at:

artifacts/wasm32-wasip1/[debug|release]/<project_name>.wasm

Custom Output Directory

py2binmod build --out-dir ./custom_output

Transpile Command

Generate Rust code without compiling:

py2binmod transpile [--out-dir ./rust_output]

Without --out-dir, prints to stdout. Useful for debugging.

How It Works

py2binmod:

1. Parses your Python project that uses the Binmod Python MDK
2. Generates a Rust wrapper using the Binmod Rust MDK
3. Bundles RustPython (a Python interpreter written in Rust)
4. Compiles everything to WebAssembly with the wasm32-wasip1 target

Your Python code runs in the bundled interpreter, wrapped in a Rust layer that handles the Binmod protocol.

License

MIT License

Support

If you encounter issues or have questions, please open an issue on GitHub.