.. _distutils-index:
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Distributing Python Modules (Legacy version)
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:Authors: Greg Ward, Anthony Baxter
:Email: distutils-sig@python.org
.. seealso::
:ref:`distributing-index`
The up to date module distribution documentations
.. note::
The entire ``distutils`` package has been deprecated and will be
removed in Python 3.12. This documentation is retained as a
reference only, and will be removed with the package. See the
:ref:`What's New <distutils-deprecated>` entry for more information.
.. include:: ./_setuptools_disclaimer.rst
.. note::
This guide only covers the basic tools for building and distributing
extensions that are provided as part of this version of Python. Third party
tools offer easier to use and more secure alternatives. Refer to the `quick
recommendations section <https://packaging.python.org/guides/tool-recommendations/>`__
in the Python Packaging User Guide for more information.
This document describes the Python Distribution Utilities ("Distutils") from
the module developer's point of view, describing the underlying capabilities
that ``setuptools`` builds on to allow Python developers to make Python modules
and extensions readily available to a wider audience.
.. toctree::
:maxdepth: 2
:numbered:
introduction.rst
setupscript.rst
configfile.rst
sourcedist.rst
builtdist.rst
examples.rst
extending.rst
commandref.rst
apiref.rst
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