9. Command Reference — Python 2.7.18 documentation

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9. Command Reference¶

9.1. Installing modules: the install command family¶

The install command ensures that the build commands have been run and then runs the subcommands install_lib, install_data and install_scripts.

9.1.1. install_data¶

This command installs all data files provided with the distribution.

9.1.2. install_scripts¶

This command installs all (Python) scripts in the distribution.