# perl-pp-autolink
pp is a tool that packs perl scripts and their dependencies into a stand alone executable.
https://metacpan.org/pod/pp
However, it currently does not find external dynamic libs. These can be added to the pp call using the ```--link``` option,
but knowing which dynamic libs to list is a source of general angst. This tool automates that process.
The pp_autolink.pl script finds dependent dynamic libs and passes them to a pp call.
It has been tested for Windows, Mac and Linux machines only so far.
The argument list is the same as for pp.
```perl
perl pp_autolink.pl -o some.exe some_script.pl
```
It will also scan files passed as --link arguments
```perl
perl pp_autolink.pl -o some.exe --link /path/to/some.dylib some_script.pl
```
Note that currently only one script is supported, and it must be the last argument in the command.
PRs are welcome.
### Acknowledgements ###
The initial logic was adapted from the pp_simple.pl script at
https://www.perlmonks.org/?node_id=1148802
