pypa / pypa/setuptools

New feature, an option that allows installing arbitrary binary files to the bin or Scripts directories

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Hi jaraco,
I think you're right to avoid hacking scripts to be supported.
But, for internal use, we need this feature to install current bin tools.
As you commented on #210, we prefer the first suggestion.
"•A new feature, an option that allows installing arbitrary binary files to the bin or Scripts directories"
Please help implement this feature, Thanks!

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No files or tests are named. Start by reviewing issue #210 and the existing setuptools installation entry points to determine where an option for arbitrary binary files belongs. Done means the option installs such files into the bin or Scripts directory, with behavior and validation defined.

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Tech stack
python
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build-system
Issue type
Feature
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5/5
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Over a week
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