Simon Willison 2/4/2026

Distributing Go binaries like sqlite-scanner through PyPI using go-to-wheel

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This technical article details the process of packaging and distributing Go binary applications, such as the sqlite-scanner CLI tool, through the Python Package Index (PyPI) using the go-to-wheel method. It covers the benefits of cross-platform distribution via pip/uv, the structure of the resulting wheel files for different OS/architectures, and how the Python packaging system selects the correct binary.

Distributing Go binaries like sqlite-scanner through PyPI using go-to-wheel

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