$ perldoc pp |grep -i version Since PAR version 0.953, this also strips any local paths from the Comments CompanyName FileDescription FileVersion ProductName ProductVersion -V, --version Display the version number and copyrights of this program. to be sure of the versions of the core modules that your program produces a significantly smaller file than the previous version: #### $ perldoc pp |grep -B10 ProductName -N, --info=*KEY=VAL* Add additional information for the packed file, both in "META.yml" and in the executable header (if applicable). The name/value pair is joined by "=". You may specify "-N" multiple times, or use ";" to link several pairs. For Win32 executables, these special "KEY" names are recognized: Comments CompanyName FileDescription FileVersion InternalName LegalCopyright LegalTrademarks OriginalFilename ProductName ProductVersion