pyi-archive_viewer is a built-in command-line utility of PyInstaller that allows you to inspect bundled files within PyInstaller-generated executables and extract specific files as needed.

pyi-archive_viewer Usage

The pyi-archive_viewer command syntax is as follows:

pyi-archive_viewer [options] archive_file
  • archive_file: The target file to inspect (must be generated by PyInstaller);

When executing pyi-archive_viewer, the program will display detailed information about bundled files within the archive_file and enter interactive mode. Available commands include:

  • O <name>: Open an archived file
  • X <name>: Extract a specified file
  • U: Navigate up one level
  • S: List contents of current file
  • Q: Quit the program

Available command options:

  • -h，--help: Display help information
  • -l，--log: Display information only (non-interactive mode)
  • -b，--brief: Show concise information
  • -r，--recursive: Recursive operation (used with -l)