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Build fully self-contained zipapps with all dependencies included.

Getting Started

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Read the official documentation

The Shiv team maintains comprehensive docs that cover installation, configuration, and common patterns.

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Review strengths, tradeoffs, and alternatives

Our full tool profile covers Shiv's strengths, weaknesses, pricing, and how it compares to alternatives.

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Best For

Developers who need to distribute Python apps with minimal setup requirements.

Teams working in environments with strict dependency management policies.

Individuals looking for a simple way to share Python scripts without complex installations.

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