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The Python app is the legacy version of the Flashcard AI desktop client. The .NET 8 app is the recommended production version and receives active development. Use the Python app only if you have a specific need for it.

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Prerequisites

  • Windows
  • Python 3.10+ — download here
  • pip (included with Python)
  • Node.js — used by the build script to read the version from package.json

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Libraries

The Python app uses these core libraries:
LibraryPurpose
CustomTkinterModern UI framework
google-genaiGemini AI integration
PillowImage handling
google-api-python-clientGoogle Drive API

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Run in development

cd appPython
pip install -r requirements.txt
python app.py

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Build a standalone EXE

1

Navigate to the appPython directory

cd appPython
2

Run the build script

build_exe.bat
The script first ensures PyInstaller is available:
pip install pyinstaller opencv-python
Then it packages the app with:
pyinstaller --noconfirm --onefile --windowed --name "FlashcardAI" app.py
FlagEffect
--onefileBundles all Python dependencies into a single EXE
--windowedHides the console window at runtime
--noconfirmOverwrites previous build output without prompting
3

Locate the output

After the build completes, the script renames the output to include the version number. The final file is placed at:
appPython\dist\FlashcardAI-Python-v<version>.exe
The dist directory opens automatically when the script finishes.

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How PyInstaller bundles the app

PyInstaller analyzes all imports in app.py, collects the Python interpreter, your code, and every dependency into a single compressed EXE. When the EXE runs, it extracts its contents to a temporary directory and launches the app — no Python installation is required on the target machine.

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