Create Desktop Version

[monapdx]

Create desktop version

Description

Package as standalone app for non-technical users.

Labels

enhancement

[IlyasFardaouix]

I think the issue here is that the app.py file is currently designed to run in a Streamlit environment, which doesn't quite fit the bill for a standalone desktop app. I'd like to dig deeper into the requirements for packaging this as a desktop app - can you clarify what kind of setup you're aiming for (e.g. PyInstaller, cx_Freeze, etc.)?

[monapdx]

Hi! Great question — you're absolutely right that the current app.py is designed around Streamlit, which doesn’t translate cleanly into a traditional desktop app.

My goal is to package this as a fully standalone desktop application for non-technical users, ideally something they can launch without needing Python, Streamlit, or command-line setup.

I’ve experimented a bit with Electron for other projects, but I’m not sure it's the best fit here given that this app is Python-based.

I’d be open to approaches like:

• PyInstaller (to bundle the Streamlit app + dependencies)

• cx_Freeze or similar Python packaging tools

Or even restructuring the app if needed to better support desktop distribution

I’m especially interested in:

• Keeping the setup as frictionless as possible (double-click to run)

• Avoiding requiring users to install Python or manage environments

• Maintaining the current functionality/UI if possible

If you have experience packaging Streamlit apps (or think a different architecture would work better), I’d really value your input.