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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.