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# Python artifact

_Python artifact_ is a package file containing a [Python](https://www.python.org/) code archive, metadata, dependencies, and other resources. Examples of artifacts:

* [whl (wheel)](https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/specifications/binary-distribution-format/)
* [tar (tarball)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tar_(computing))

Python artifacts are used to distribute libraries, tools, and components you can integrate into your Python projects. [PyPI](https://docs.pypi.org/) is the official repository for distributing Python artifacts.

#### Useful links {#see-also}

* [Supported artifact types](index.md#artifacts)
* [Setting up PyPI](../../operations/pypi/installation.md)
* [Pulling a Python package from a Cloud Registry](../../operations/pypi/pull.md)
* [Configuring lifecycle policies](../../tutorials/lifecycle-policy-examples.md)
* [Registry in Yandex Cloud Registry](../registry.md)