nuitka ☆
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Description:
Python compiler written in Python
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.8.9@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 26, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @nuitka_project  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: python compiler performance distribution executable
Install: brew install nuitka
About:
Nuitka is a source-to-source compiler that translates Python code into executable programs or extension modules. It compiles Python to C language code, leveraging standard C compilers to create highly optimized binaries. This results in significant performance improvements and protects source code by distributing compiled executables instead of raw Python scripts.
Key Features:
  • Full compatibility with Python 3.x and CPython extensions
  • Compiles to highly optimized native machine code via C/C++
  • Creates standalone executables for easy distribution
  • Significant performance speedups for CPU-bound code
  • Anti-debugging and obfuscation benefits
Use Cases:
  • Accelerating performance-critical Python applications
  • Distributing commercial Python software without revealing source code
  • Creating single-file executables for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Alternatives:
  • PyInstaller – PyInstaller bundles Python interpreter with code; Nuitka compiles to native code for better performance.
  • Cython – Cython requires C-like syntax and manual type hints; Nuitka works directly with standard Python code.
Version History
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Nov 26, 2025 2:22pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f8b35138
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Sep 16, 2025 3:43pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4ac481f2
Aug 26, 2025 2:25pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2587ab47
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