> > Tools should just do automatic conversion of entry_points.txt to the > > new metadata format when .dist-info is in use. > > Yep, as with other fields, my aim is to create a format that can be > derived from the existing setuptools metadata. That way, PyPI can publish > it even for projects that only upload metadata using the current setuptools > formats. > ok, but to be clear about the *usage* of the "entry_points" setup keyword... that's the user question. Should someone feel ok with adopting this now? It sounds like you're saying yes. setuptools users should assume either: a) new-style tool consumers of metadata will auto-convert old-style entry points b) setuptools will update the implementation of "entry_points" to produce be PEP459 compliant
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