HelloZeroNet/ZeroNet

Windows .exe/.msi releases

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#733 opened on Jan 3, 2017

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help wanted

Description

It would be nice to have a more regular, .exe releases for windows that also includes the source code, so no need to download it from github on first startup.

  • What liblary should we use? PyInstaller, py2exe, etc.
  • Single executable (unpacked to temp directory on startup) or normal, 6-7 file distribution?
  • Signing?
  • Automatization?
  • Source code packed into .exe or separately in .zip/directory?
  • What about updates?
  • Plugins?
  • Is it possible to submit it to Windows Store?
  • Alternative .msi or .exe installer with autostart option?
  • Where to store data/config file/third-party plugins?

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptpython
Domain
releasedevops
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Python packaging knowledgeFamiliarity with ZeroNet
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Investigate existing build scripts in the ZeroNet repository, particularly any packaging or release scripts. Compare PyInstaller and py2exe for Windows distribution. Consider signing, auto updates, and Windows Store submission. Review comments in the issue for community suggestions and try to propose a minimal viable packaging solution.