How to create a toolbox hiding the python script

Question

I've created a couple of scripts I use in some toolboxes to expedite some processes in my company, whoever I would like to keep the actual source code to the scripts hidden while sharing the toolboxes so that they can be used by other coworkers? Thanks in advanced for you help

ChristopherCounsell · Accepted Answer

It's possible to embed and password protect the script within the toolbox, exposing the parameters through the tool interface.

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/analysis/geoprocessing/basics/create-a-python-script-tool.htm

https://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/analyze/sharing-workflows/embedding-scripts-and-password-protecting-tools.htm

Anyone capable enough of cracking this is probably capable enough of composing a python script in the first instance...

danretired · Accepted Answer

scripts can also be encripted as in the case of *.pyt toolboxes

Comparing custom and Python toolboxes—ArcGIS Pro | Documentation

see additional security in the above thread