Perhaps the most "portable" solution is not solving the CAPTCHA locally, but wrapping an API.


Goal: run solver on different machines without heavy installs.

Options:

  • Portable container image (Docker):
  • Portable Python distribution + venv (e.g., Embeddable Python on Windows):
  • WebAssembly or serverless endpoints:
  • Packaging notes:

    In open-source Python projects, “portable” typically indicates:

    True portability avoids reliance on paid APIs or proprietary services.