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FLIT<\/a><\/h1>

FLIT<\/a> is a minimalist tool for packaging PYTHON<\/a> software. It focuses on providing a simple way to create and upload packages to the PYTHON-PACKAGE-INDEX<\/a>. Developed by THOMAS-KLUYVER<\/a>, it was one of the first systems to adopt PEP-517<\/a>, enabling a transition away from SETUPTOOLS<\/a>. It is primarily used for projects consisting of pure PYTHON<\/a> code, as it does not include support for C-EXTENSIONS<\/a>.<\/p>

The tool relies on the PYPROJECT-TOML<\/a> configuration file to handle project metadata, adhering to the PEP-621<\/a> specification. As noted in the official documentation<\/a>, FLIT<\/a> is part of the PYTHON-PACKAGING-AUTHORITY<\/a> (PyPA). Its design has influenced other modern tools such as POETRY<\/a> and HATCH<\/a>. Source code and issue tracking are hosted on GitHub<\/a>.<\/p>

Developers typically use FLIT<\/a> to generate WHEEL<\/a> files and source distributions. It remains a preferred choice for those seeking a lightweight alternative to TWINE<\/a> for publishing.<\/p>