9. Command Reference — Python 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.
