# shc > Generic shell script compiler. > More information: . - Compile a shell script: `shc -f {{script}}` - Compile a shell script and specify an output binary file: `shc -f {{script}} -o {{binary}}` - Compile a shell script and set an expiration date for the executable: `shc -f {{script}} -e {{dd/mm/yyyy}}` - Compile a shell script and set a message to display upon expiration: `shc -f {{script}} -e {{dd/mm/yyyy}} -m "{{Please contact your provider}}"`