This project provides a tool to convert Python code to C++ using OpenAI's Codex API, targeting developers who need to optimize Python script performance without extensive C++ knowledge. It automates the conversion, compilation, and execution of C++ equivalents of Python scripts.

How It Works

The tool reads a Python file, constructs a prompt for OpenAI Codex, and sends it to the API for C++ code generation. The generated C++ code is then compiled using g++. If compilation succeeds, an executable is created. This approach leverages the advanced code generation capabilities of Codex to translate high-level Python logic into lower-level, potentially faster C++ code.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install: pip3 install -r requirements.txt
• Run: python3 python2cppconverter.py
• Prerequisites: OpenAI Codex API access, Python 3, g++ compiler.
• Documentation: https://github.com/alxschwrz/codex_py2cpp

Highlighted Details

• Converts Python scripts to C++ using OpenAI Codex.
• Automates compilation with g++ and generates executables.
• Intended for experimentation and performance optimization.

Maintenance & Community

This project is a personal project inspired by OpenAI Codex and other repositories. No specific community channels or active maintenance signals are provided in the README.

Licensing & Compatibility

The repository does not explicitly state a license. It is based on OpenAI Codex, which has its own terms of service. Compatibility for commercial use or closed-source linking is not specified.

Limitations & Caveats

The project is explicitly marked as "Work In Progress" (WIP) and states that it "does not produce robust code conversions." Generated code should be thoroughly tested before use.