setuptools
PyPIv84.0.0Most extensible Python build backend with support for C/C++ extension modules
Not recommended for new projects
No — setuptools should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
- ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
No download data reported for this package yet.
- AMaintenance: grade A, Excellent.
Last published 32 days ago. 47 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies, about 799 KB installed.
- BSupply chain: grade B, Good.
This package lists no maintainer.
- FLicense: grade F, Failing.
No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
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Install cost
What you actually take on by adding setuptools to a project.
Runtime packages this one declares itself.
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Unpacked size of this package plus its entire runtime tree.
Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.
Compatibility
- Python
- python >=3.10
Used by
Popular packages that depend on setuptools.
Relationship graph
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Frequently installed together
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An AST unparser for Python
The FlatBuffers serialization format for Python
Python AST that abstracts the underlying Python version
Clang Python Bindings, mirrored from the official LLVM repo: https://github.com/llvm/llvm-project/tree/main/clang/bindings/python, to make the installation process easier.
No description provided.
Python 2 and 3 compatibility utilities
Module for decorators, wrappers and monkey patching.
HTTP/2-based RPC framework
Release history
39 releases in the last two years, typically about 5 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84.0.0latest | 1 month ago | 799 KB | — |
| 83.0.0 | 2 months ago | 984 KB | — |
| 82.0.1 | 6 months ago | 983 KB | — |
| 82.0.0 | 7 months ago | 980 KB | — |
| 75.3.4 | 7 months ago | 1.2 MB | — |
| 81.0.0 | 7 months ago | 1.0 MB | — |
| 80.10.2 | 7 months ago | 1.0 MB | — |
| 80.10.1 | 7 months ago | 1.0 MB | — |
| 75.3.3 | 7 months ago | 1.2 MB | — |
| 80.9.0 | 1 year ago | 1.1 MB | — |
| 80.8.0 | 1 year ago | 1.1 MB | — |
| 80.7.1 | 1 year ago | 1.1 MB | — |
| 80.7.0 | 1 year ago | 1.1 MB | — |
| 80.6.0 | 1 year ago | 1.1 MB | — |
| 80.4.0 | 1 year ago | 1.1 MB | — |
Overview
setuptools is an PyPI package that most extensible Python build backend with support for C/C++ extension modules. It has 1 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 84.0.0.
Who should use it
Teams working in the PyPI ecosystem who need most extensible Python build backend with support for C/C++ extension modules and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your PyPI stack.
Pros
- Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.
Cons
- No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use setuptools?
No — setuptools should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install setuptools?
Run `pip install setuptools` to add setuptools to your PyPI project.
What license is setuptools released under?
No license was detected in setuptools's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is setuptools?
PyPI does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 1 known packages depend on setuptools.
Is setuptools still maintained?
The most recent release of setuptools (v84.0.0) was published 1 month ago.