Old version had .exe file, new version with pip is confusing for non-coders

[maisvt54-spec]

Hi @nayandas69 👋 I just wanted to give some feedback as a general user who doesn’t have a coding background. I used an older version of this tool before, and it came with a .exe file that I could just double-click and run — it was really simple and very helpful for non-technical users like me. Recently, I saw the new version, and I noticed that there’s no .exe file anymore. It now requires installing Python and using pip and command-line instructions. I tried installing everything as suggested (Python and the tool via pip), but honestly, I’m quite lost on what to do after that. I don’t really know how to run it properly. Would it be possible to bring back an .exe version for Windows users who aren’t developers? It really made things a lot easier before.

Also, I just created a GitHub account recently so I could post this issue and share my experience. I also gave the project a ⭐️ because I really like it — just hoping it gets a bit more user-friendly again! Thank you for the great tool — and for listening to feedback from non-coders like me. 😊

[nayandas69]

Hi @maisvt54-spec,

Thank you so much for the kind feedback and for the star. I really appreciate it!

You're absolutely right. The older version did include a .exe file, and I understand how that made it easier, especially for non-coders. The new version (3.x.x) has switched to a more Python-focused model for better flexibility, scheduling, and support across different platforms. I completely understand how this change can seem confusing at first, especially if you're used to just double-clicking to run.

Here’s a quick guide on how to use the latest version:

Step-by-step: How to use the new version (v3.x.x)

1. Install Python (if not already installed)
   Download and install the latest version of Python from python.org.
   Be sure to check the box that says “Add Python to PATH” during installation.

2. Open Command Prompt
   Press Win + R, type cmd, and hit Enter.

3. Install the tool using pip
   Run this command exactly (this installs the latest stable version):

   pip install auto-website-visitor==3.0.0

4. Start using it
   For example, to visit a website 5 times, run:

   awv --url https://example.com --count 5

5. Need help or don’t remember the commands?
   You can run this to see all available options:

   awv --help

Tip

If you'd prefer something like a shortcut, you can create a .bat file with the command you want (e.g., awv --url https://example.com --count 5) so you can double-click it like the old .exe. I can help you set that up too if you’d like.

About the .exe

You're not alone in asking for the .exe version again. Based on feedback like yours, I plan to bring back an easy-to-use .exe version in the future, specifically for non-technical users.

Thank you again for your support, feedback, and patience! Feel free to reply here if anything is still unclear. I’m happy to help step by step.

[maisvt54-spec]

I just wanted to kindly say that I really hope the awv.exe version can come back soon in the newer releases. As someone who isn’t a developer, using the older awv.exe made everything super simple for me, I could just double-click and run without needing to learn command lines or Python setup. Even though I’m trying to learn slowly, the awv.exe made this tool much more accessible. If the newer version could also have an awv.exe option, that would be amazing and really helpful for users like me.