python dependency for build only - ITP required?

[Marco Atzeri]

On 22/02/2024 20:59, Libor Ukropec via Cygwin-apps wrote:
> Hi cygwiners,
> 
> I maintain duplicity package that in a new version brought yet another 
> dependency not present in cygwin yet (setuptools_scm) but it is needed 
> only just for build (candidate for BUILD_REQUIRES).
> 
> What is the best approach? Is it even allowed to download the python 
> dependency via pip install during the cygport or just propose a new 
> package (ITP)?
> 
> Thank you,
> Libor

Hi Libor,
it is an ITP approved by default as needed for another existing package.

I can pack it for you as I manage most of the python packages

Let me check

Marco