ExWrap

ExWrap is a versatile executable wrapper designed to transform applications written in any programming language into executable files seamlessly. Unlike traditional solutions that target specific programming languages or platforms, ExWrap provides a universal approach that maintains the integrity of your code without the need for additional APIs or complex setups.

Key Features

• Language-Agnostic: Convert applications created in any programming language into executables without altering the original code.
• Cross-Platform Support: Build executables for Windows, Linux, and MacOS from your local environment, regardless of the target platform. ExWrap supports all first-class Go compiler OS/Arch pairs.
• Minimal Configuration: Keep configurations straightforward with JSON representation, allowing quick setup and deployment without a steep learning curve.
• DIY Flexibility: Customize what an executable can contain, providing full control over the output.

Roadmap

to date, ExWrap has successfully implemented features such as installer generation for:

• Windows
• Linux
• MacOS (with both .exe and .app bundles)

Support for major compiler architectures including i386, AMD64, ARM, and ARM64 is also included, alongside functionalities for cross-platform executable generation and the ability to run pre- and post-install commands.

Usage Instructions

To utilize ExWrap, simply execute the command exwrap in the directory housing your exwrap.json configuration file. For personalized configurations, specify an alternative file path:

exwrap -config /path/to/my-custom-exwrap-file.json

By default, generated builds are saved in the build directory, but this can be redirected with the -dir flag:

exwrap -dir MyCustomBuildDirectory

Important Considerations

• ExWrap is an executable and installer generator, not a runtime. If an application relies on system-specific functions not available on other platforms, it may not execute successfully outside its intended environment.
• MacOS support generates executable installers rather than DMG files, due to cross-platform limitations concerning DMG file creation.

Contribution

Contributions of any form are welcomed, including issue reporting, feature requests, and pull requests. Engaging with the community through stars on the repository can greatly enhance visibility and foster growth.