Buildout

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Buildout is a software build automation tool for building a codebase. It is primarily used to download and setup dependencies in Python eggs format of the software being developed or deployed. Recipes for build tasks in any environment can be created, and many are already available. The tool is open-source and written in Python.

DeveloperJim Fulton (programmer)
Stable release
5.1.3[1] Edit this on Wikidata / 6 March 2026; 52 days ago (6 March 2026)
Written inPython
Operating systemWindows, POSIX
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Buildout
DeveloperJim Fulton (programmer)
Stable release
5.1.3[1] Edit this on Wikidata / 6 March 2026; 52 days ago (6 March 2026)
Written inPython
Operating systemWindows, POSIX
TypeSoftware development tools
LicenseZope Public License
Websitewww.buildout.org Edit this at Wikidata, PyPI page
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Features

  • Segregates configuration from scripts
  • Configuration files are formatted as INI
  • Support for setuptools and eggs[2]
  • Plugin support through Buildout recipes[3]

Examples

Example configuration file:

  [buildout]
  develop = .
  parts = test

  [test]
  recipe = zc.recipe.testrunner
  eggs = theegg

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