# PortGroup python & python2x

PortGroup python allows for efficient porting of python-based open source software.

## python PortGroup Specific Variables

When the python PortGroup is declared within a Portfile, the following variables are provided during port install.

python.bin

  The MacPorts Python binary location.

python.lib

  The Python dynamic library and path (ie, `${prefix}/lib/libpython2.x.dylib`).

python.include

  Path to the Python include directory.

python.pkgd

  Path to the Python site-packages directory. (ie, `${prefix}/lib/python2.4/site-packages`).