actions / actions/setup-python

provide python without RUNPATH for staticx-support

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Description

Description:
I want to use this project as GH action to generate a statically linked python binary using staticx.

While implementing the workflow I ran into https://github.com/JonathonReinhart/staticx/issues/188 due to the usage DT_RUNPATH.

It would be nice to have a setup-python version which does not use RUNPATH for use-cases like this.

Justification:
I understand that using RUNPATH simplifies the process of provinding a self-contained and reusable venv.
Unfortunately for running staticx that is bad because the generated binary will check the path defined by RUNPATH on the system running it and not be fully self-contained.

Are you willing to submit a PR?
Yes, but unfortunately I don't know TypeScript and cannot grasp the work required.

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Research direction

No files or tests are named. Start by tracing the TypeScript action entry point that installs or selects Python and identify where RUNPATH is introduced; done means a supported setup-python path can provide Python without RUNPATH and the behavior is validated for the staticx use case.

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Assessment

Tech stack
github-actions, python, typescript
Domain
ci-cd, devops
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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