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python-setuptools

brew install python-setuptools v82.0.1 MIT

Python package build and distribution library; handles packaging, metadata, and installation for Python projects.

Why you might care

Setuptools is the de facto standard for building and distributing Python packages. You need it to install packages from source (via setup.py or pyproject.toml), create wheels, and manage dependencies. Most Python projects and pip itself depend on it; installing via Homebrew ensures a consistent version alongside your Python runtime.

Categories

package-manager build-system library python

Alternatives

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Build dependencies

python@3.14

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