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The OLD Perl 6 faq said: "Rakudo, a Perl 6 compiler based on Parrot, allows compilation to bytecode, and a small wrapper exists that can pack up a bytecode file and parrot into a single executable."

So, it was possible to create a stand-alone executable, but I can not find any docs explaining how to go about this, or if it's still possible. So, I turn to you. What is the appropriate set of incantations required to convert Perl 6 code into a stand-alone executable that will work on a system that does not have Perl 6 installed.

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    That's the old, archived FAQ you're looking at (note the /archive/ in the URL). The current FAQ doesn't mention it. Commented Jan 7, 2016 at 19:18
  • Does "pack up a bytecode file and parrot into a single executable" necessarily mean the executable will run on a machine without Perl on it? My first executable from Perl 6 shows how to create a "fake executable" that is dynamically linked to libparrot, which would fail if libparrot wasn't installed on the other system. Commented Jan 7, 2016 at 19:18
  • @cjm thanks for that. Updated the question to reference the fact that the FAQ was old and see if it's still possible. Commented Jan 7, 2016 at 19:21
  • @ThisSuitIsBlackNot The section of the old faq was under "stand-alone executable" so yes. I saw the link you mentioned too but 2009 commentary / how-to on perl 6 just can't be trusted to be relevant anymore. Commented Jan 7, 2016 at 19:22
  • 2024 update I'm briefly reviewing SOs related to producing a stand-alone exe. I've decided to write some FYI comments. I've found this SO plus 3 others: How can I compile perl6 file to exe, how to compile perl6 program to generate bytecode?, Deploying self contained Perl 6 script. Commented Jun 19, 2024 at 11:24

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This is not possible with current Rakudo on MoarVM. There's still some dust that needs to settle regarding module loading and automatic compilation, but once that has happened, I see no reason why this ability couldn't be reintroduced if there is sufficient demand.

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@Stats4224: as far as I know, though I haven't really kept up with Perl6 development the last couple of months; the dust regarding automatic compilation has settled, so I'm not aware of any blockers stopping someone from taking a shot at implementing this...

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