Standalone Applications

R2026b

Create standalone applications from MATLAB^® functions

You can deploy MATLAB code as a standalone application using MATLAB Compiler™ and share it royalty-free with other users. A standalone application can be an app designed using MATLAB App Designer or it can be a command-line executable. The target system running a standalone application requires a MATLAB Runtime installation to run the application. It does not require a licensed copy of MATLAB. For details, see Download and Install MATLAB Runtime.

To create standalone applications from Simulink^® simulations, use Simulink Compiler.

Standalone applications can be created using the compiler.build.standaloneApplication function, or the mcc command, or the Standalone Application Compiler app.

Apps

Standalone Application Compiler

Package MATLAB programs for deployment as standalone applications (Since R2025a)

Functions

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Build

`mcc`	Compile MATLAB functions for deployment
`createDeploymentScript`	Create a deployment script from a MATLAB Compiler `PRJ` file (Since R2022b)
`compiler.build.standaloneApplication`	Create standalone application for deployment outside MATLAB
`compiler.build.standaloneWindowsApplication`	Create a standalone application for deployment outside MATLAB that does not launch a Windows command shell
`compiler.build.StandaloneApplicationOptions`	Options for building standalone applications
`compiler.build.Results`	Compiler build results object

Package

`compiler.package.installer`	Create an installer for files generated by MATLAB Compiler
`compiler.package.InstallerOptions`	Options for creating MATLAB Compiler package installers
`compiler.runtime.customInstaller`	Create a MATLAB Runtime installer for the specified files generated by MATLAB Compiler (Since R2024b)

Docker

`compiler.package.docker`	Create a Docker image for files generated by MATLAB Compiler on Linux operating systems
`compiler.package.DockerOptions`	Create a Docker options object
`compiler.runtime.createDockerImage`	Create a Docker image that contains MATLAB Runtime (Since R2023b)

Encryption

encryptingURL Create URL to write or read encrypted file (Since R2026b)

Code Tools

compiler.codetools.deployableSupportPackages Determine support packages used by files

Path, State Detection, and Version

`ctfroot`	Location of files related to deployed application
`isdeployed`	Determine whether code is running in deployed or MATLAB mode
`ismcc`	Test if code is running during compilation process (using `mcc`)
`mcrversion`	Return MATLAB Runtime version number that matches MATLAB version

Pragmas

`%#function`	Pragma to help MATLAB Compiler locate functions called through `feval`, `eval`, Handle Graphics callback, or objects loaded from MAT files
`%#exclude`	Ignore file or function dependencies during MATLAB Compiler dependency analysis

Topics

Create Standalone Applications

Create Standalone Application from MATLAB
Try an example on creating, installing, and running a standalone MATLAB application.
Create Standalone Application Using Standalone Application Compiler App
Create a standalone application using the Standalone Application Compiler app.
Install Deployed Application
Deploy and install a generated application.

Customize Applications

Manage Support Packages
Including support packages when packaging MATLAB applications.
Deploy Applications and MATLAB Runtime on Network Drives
Run MATLAB Compiler generated applications from a network drive.
Include Additional Files in Packaged Applications
Include and access additional files in packaged applications.
Access Sensitive Information in Standalone Application
Retrieve sensitive information in a deployed application using the getSecret function. (Since R2024a)

Package to Docker

Package MATLAB Standalone Applications into Docker Images
Package a MATLAB standalone application into a Docker^® image.
Create Docker Image Using Custom Base Layer
Create a Docker image with a custom base image.
Access Files with Containers
Access and manage data files within MATLAB Runtime containers using internal storage and mounted host volumes.

Best Practices

Write Deployable MATLAB Code
Write flexible MATLAB code that can be packaged and deployed.
Standalone Applications and Arguments
Pass arguments at the command line and handle them in your MATLAB code.
Protect Code and Data in Deployable Archive
Protect deployed code, data, and configuration using one or more security packaging options.
Calling Shared Libraries in Deployed Applications
The loadlibrary function in MATLAB allows you to load shared library into MATLAB.
Handle Sensitive Information in Deployed Applications
Use secrets to remove sensitive information from deployed code. (Since R2024a)
Read and Write Confidential Data in Standalone Application
Perform read and write operations on encrypted files using the encryptingURL function. (Since R2026b)

Parallel Computing

Deploy Parallel-Enabled MATLAB Function as Standalone Application
This example shows how to deploy a parallel-enabled MATLAB function as a standalone application using a cluster profile.
Use Parallel Computing Toolbox in Deployed Applications
Pass a cluster profile to an application that uses the Parallel Computing Toolbox™.

Dependency Analysis

Dependency Analysis Using MATLAB Compiler
MATLAB Compiler uses a dependency analysis function to find and include files.
Dependency Analysis Function and User Interaction with the Compilation Path
MATLAB Compiler uses the MATLAB search path to analyze dependencies.

Troubleshooting

Deployment Considerations
Identify and resolve compatibility issues before packaging MATLAB code for deployment.
Limitations for MATLAB Compiler and MATLAB Compiler SDK
Deployment limitations and constraints for MATLAB Compiler.
Functions Not Supported for Compilation by MATLAB Compiler and MATLAB Compiler SDK
Partial list of MATLAB functions and programs not supported in deployed applications compiled with MATLAB Compiler or MATLAB Compiler SDK™.
Ensure Multiplatform Portability for Compiled Applications
Ensure platform independence in your compiled MATLAB code.
Troubleshoot Deployed Application Failures
Troubleshoot application failure before and during end-user deployment.