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How to add python packages without source distribution

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Description

Problem: I want to use pygradle with tensorflow, but tensorflow does not publish source distributions. Therefore I cannot import it using `pivy-importer` into my local Ivy repository.

Question: How can I use packages without a source distribution with pygradle? How can I import them to a Ivy repository?

I did not find any documentation on this topic. If it is possible, it would be really helpful to have this documented somewhere.

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Start with the pivy-importer workflow and pygradle's handling of Ivy repositories; verify how a package such as tensorflow can be imported without a source distribution. Document the supported process and limitations in the project's documentation, with a concrete example.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, tensorflow
Domain
build-system, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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