How do I create an executable from Perl modules?

Question

I have a Perl module CSS::Minifier that I need to make executable (command line utility) and use it in my Mac app, but I don't know if it's even possible.

Is there any way I can create a standalone binary from this module and use it from Terminal on a Mac?

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1237286/how-can-i-compile-my-perl-script-so-it-can-be-executed-on-systems-without-perl-it http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2948405/how-to-compile-a-perl-script-pl-to-a-windows-executable-exe-with-strawberr — daxim, Jan 13 '12 at 15:55
On a mac, you can be fairly confident perl is already installed on the system, so there's no real need to make a binary. — Wooble, Jan 13 '12 at 16:04

score 5 · Accepted Answer · edited Jan 15 '12 at 11:18

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You should look into the PAR::Packer module and its pp command line utility which will take a Perl script and turn it into a binary, fully loaded with any prerequisites needed.

edited Jan 15 '12 at 11:18

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answered Jan 13 '12 at 15:06

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How do I create an executable from Perl modules?

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