python-setuptools ☆
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Description:
Easily download, build, install, upgrade, and uninstall Python packages
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Oct 10, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: python packaging developer-tools build-system pypi
Install: brew install python-setuptools
About:
Python-setuptools is a library that enables the packaging and installation of Python projects. It provides essential functionality for defining project metadata, dependencies, and entry points, streamlining the distribution process. It is a fundamental tool for building Python libraries and applications for distribution via PyPI.
Key Features:
  • Package discovery and metadata definition
  • Dependency management and resolution
  • Extensible plugin architecture
  • Command-line interface for building and installing
Use Cases:
  • Packaging Python libraries for distribution on PyPI
  • Installing Python packages from source code
  • Managing entry points for CLI tools
Alternatives:
  • Poetry – Modern tool that combines dependency management and packaging in one, offering stricter dependency resolution.
  • Flit – Simpler alternative focused on packaging pure Python modules with minimal configuration.
Version History
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