PyStocking - A stocking program built using Python

PyStocking is a powerful and easy-to-use stocking management tool built in Python.

Table of Contents

• Getting Started
• Installation
  • Minimum Requirements
  • Windows Installation
  • Linux Installation
• Build PyStocking Installer (for Windows) by Yourself
  • Clone this Repository
  • Install NSIS
  • Verify Files
  • Edit .nsi file
  • Compile the Installer
• Credits and Aknowledgements

Getting Started

To get started with PyStocking, follow these steps:

1. Download the latest version of PyStocking from the GitHub Releases page.
2. Run the installer. A shortcut should be created on your desktop and in your Windows start menu.
3. Enjoy!

Installation

Minimum Requirements

• Operating System:
  • Windows 10 (64-bit - Version 10.0.14393.6796 or newer recommended).
  • A Debian based Linux distro with a desktop environment (with kernel 5.10 or newer recommended).
• Processor: 2 cores at 1.00GHz; x64 architecture.
• RAM: At least 1GB.
• Disk Space: Varies depending on data stored.
• Python: 3.11 or newer.

Windows Installation

1. Download and install Python 3.11 or newer from the official Python website. When installing Python, be sure to select the "Add Python to PATH" option.

2. Download the latest version of PyStocking from the GitHub Releases page.

3. Run the installer. A shortcut should be created on your desktop and in your Windows start menu.

4. Enjoy!

Linux Installation

1. Install Python using apt:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y python3 python3-venv python3-pip

2. Create a directory for PyStocking and navigate to it:

   mkdir -p ~/.pystocking/launcher
   cd ~/.pystocking

3. Create a virtual environment inside the PyStocking directory:

   python3 -m venv venv

4. Activate the virtual environment:

   source venv/bin/activate

5. Download the launcher/launcher.pyw and requirements.txt files from the repository:

   wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nicodotgit/PyStocking/main/launcher/launcher.pyw -P launcher/
   wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nicodotgit/PyStocking/main/requirements.txt

6. Install the required packages inside the virtual environment:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

7. Run the application:

   python3 launcher/launcher.pyw

8. Close the application.

Next time, you can open the program from ~/.pystocking/launcher/launcher.pyw.

(Optional) Create a desktop shortcut:

• Create a new file pystocking.desktop with the following content:

  [Desktop Entry]
  Name=PyStocking
  Comment=Stocking management tool
  Exec=sh -c 'source ~/.pystocking/venv/bin/activate && python3 ~/.pystocking/launcher/launcher.pyw'
  Icon=~/.pystocking/launcher/icon.png
  Terminal=false
  Type=Application

• Make the file executable:

  chmod +x pystocking.desktop

• Move the file to your desktop or applications directory:

  mv pystocking.desktop ~/Desktop/

Enjoy!

Build PyStocking Installer (for Windows) by Yourself

You can follow these steps if you want to build the PyStocking Installer from the source code by yourself.

Clone this Repository

First, clone/download this repository:

git clone https://github.com/nicodotgit/PyStocking.git

Install NSIS

You need to install the latest NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) version to build the installer. You can download it from NSIS Official Website. Be sure to follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Verify Files

Navigate to the cloned repository folder and ensure that you have the following files:

• launcher\build.nsi
• launcher\icon.ico
• launcher\launcher.pyw
• submenus\add_items\menu.py
• submenus\advanced_options\menu.py
• submenus\manage_items\menu.py
• requirements.txt
• main.pyw

If any of these files are missing, please download them directly from the repository.

Edit .nsi File

Open the build.nsi file in a text editor and replace the placeholders <TYPE THE XXXX PATH HERE> with the actual paths to your files/folders. Save the changes.

Compile the Installer

1. Open NSIS.
2. Select the option "Compile NSI Scripts".
3. Drag and drop the build.nsi file into the NSIS window.
4. An installer for PyStocking will be created.
5. Enjoy!

Credits and Aknowledgements

PyStocking is an independent software and is not affiliated with any third-party brands or services.

Special thanks to @Bruno-Machuca for testing and providing feedback on the program

PyStocking uses 'Ready Stock' icon created by Hilmy Abiyyu A. - Flaticon - Licensed under the Flaticon License

PyStocking is licensed under Elastic License 2.0 - Copyright © 2025 nicodotgit