9. Command Reference — Python 2.7.18 documentation

This document is for an old version of Python that is no longer supported. You should upgrade and read the Python documentation for the current stable release.

# 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.