AI Python IDE - Project Summary

This document summarizes the discussion about converting the AI Python IDE project into a working desktop application (.exe) and web version.

Project Overview

• Original code: A full-featured Tkinter-based Python IDE with AI code generation
• Developed by: Tukaram Hankare (v1.1.0)
• Features: Syntax highlighting, multi-tab editor, themes, AI prompt panel, run code, etc.

Problem Faced

• The original Tkinter code does NOT run in PyEmulate (Skulpt) because:
  • import os, import tkinter, subprocess, threading, pathlib, etc. are not supported.
  • Skulpt is a limited JavaScript-based Python interpreter for browsers.

User Requirements

• Wanted to run the IDE on Android as a website
• Wanted to host it on GitHub as .html
• Later asked to convert 3 web files (.html, .css, .js) into Python and then into .exe

Final Recommended Solution

Instead of forcing the heavy Tkinter code to run in browser, we decided to:

→ Wrap the existing HTML + CSS + JS frontend using pywebview → Convert it into a standalone Windows .exe file

This approach:

• Keeps your original web design intact
• Creates a real desktop application
• Works offline
• Much lighter than Electron

Files Needed

In the same folder, you should have:

1. index.html (or your main HTML file)
2. styles.css (or your CSS file)
3. script.js (or your JavaScript file)
4. app.py ← Python wrapper (created below)
5. (Optional) icon.ico

app.py Content

import webview
import os

html_path = os.path.abspath("index.html")   # Change filename if different

def main():
    window = webview.create_window(
        title="AI Python IDE",
        url=html_path,
        width=1400,
        height=860,
        min_size=(900, 600),
        text_select=True,
        background_color="#1e1e1e"
    )
    webview.start()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()