setuptools

Easily download, build, install, upgrade, and uninstall Python packages

About setuptools

Easily download, build, install, upgrade, and uninstall Python packages

Key Features

  • Build and distribute Python packages
  • Entry points for command-line scripts and plugin systems
  • Support for extension modules and build backends
  • Works with modern pyproject.toml packaging workflows

Installation

uv add setuptools

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Quick Info

Latest Version
82.0.0
First Release
2006
License
Unknown

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