Program Generator v1.0.0

How to run (Windows EXE)

This release contains a pre-built Windows executable of Program Generator.

The app generates Python programs using the OpenAI API, saves the generated code to code_generate.py,
runs it automatically, and retries up to 5 times if the generated code fails.

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1) Extract the ZIP

1. Download the release .zip
2. Right‑click → Extract All…
3. Open the extracted folder

You should see something like:

• ProgramGenerator.exe
• .env.example
• How to run.md

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2) Create your .env file

In the same folder as ProgramGenerator.exe, create a file named .env
and add your OpenAI API key:

OPENAI_API_KEY=your_key_here

✅ Important: The .env file must be next to the .exe.

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3) Run the app

Double‑click ProgramGenerator.exe.

• If you press Enter at the prompt, the app will choose a random program idea.
• Otherwise, type your own program request and press Enter.

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Output

When generation succeeds:

• code_generate.py will be created in the same folder
• The file will include assert‑based tests
• The file is formatted with Black
• The file may open automatically after success (Windows)

If generation fails:

• You’ll see the error output
• The app retries up to 5 times
• Final message: Code generation FAILED after 5 attempts.

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Common issues

“Missing OPENAI_API_KEY”

• Make sure .env exists
• Make sure it’s named .env (not .env.txt)
• Make sure it’s in the same folder as ProgramGenerator.exe

“Invalid OPENAI_API_KEY (401)”

• Your key is wrong/expired.
• Update the value inside .env.

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Security note

This app executes AI-generated Python code on your machine.
Only run it in an environment you trust.