Is a Scripts directory an anti-pattern in Python? If so, what's the right way to import?

Question

I\'ve always created scripts directories in every project I\'ve built because they\'re useful for putting infrequently used executable scripts. In Python, I\'ll always put an

Answer 1

Setuptools can create scripts automatically if you give it a list of entry points (i.e. main() functions). If you're already using Setuptools, it's very easy to turn on. Then you can merge your scripts directory with your other packages.