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skevy/heroku-buildpack-python — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2014-03-04

PythonAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · easy

tl;dr

A Heroku buildpack that automatically installs Python, pip, and your app's dependencies when you deploy.

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    What it does
      Auto-installs Python
      Installs dependencies
      Runs on git push
    Tech stack
      Python
      Heroku
      Pip
    Use cases
      Deploy Flask apps
      Deploy Django projects
    Audience
      Python developers
      Beginners deploying apps

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what do people make with this?

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Deploy a Flask or Django app to Heroku without manual server setup.

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Automatically install dependencies from requirements.txt on every push.

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Pin a specific Python version for deployment using a runtime.txt file.

what's the stack?

PythonHerokuPip

how it stacks up fr

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LanguagePythonPythonPython
Last pushed2014-03-042015-09-26
MaintenanceDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
Complexity2/54/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · easy time til it works · 30min

Requires a Heroku account and a requirements.txt file in your app.

in plain english

This is a tool that helps deploy Python applications to Heroku, a popular cloud hosting platform. When you push your code to Heroku, this buildpack automatically sets up your Python environment and gets your app running, it handles all the behind-the-scenes setup so you don't have to manually configure servers. Here's what happens in practice. You create a Heroku app and tell it to use this buildpack. When you push your code, the buildpack looks for a requirements.txt file (a standard list of Python libraries your app needs). It then automatically downloads and installs Python itself, a package manager called Pip, and all the dependencies listed in your requirements file. All of this gets bundled into your app so it's ready to run on Heroku's servers. The whole process is automatic, you just push code and it works. You have some control over which version of Python your app uses. By default, it assumes Python 2.7, but you can create a runtime.txt file and specify a different version (like Python 3.3.3 or even PyPy, an alternative Python implementation) if your app needs it. The buildpack downloads that exact version and uses it instead. Who uses this? Any developer deploying a Python web app or service to Heroku, whether it's a Flask app, a Django project, or any other Python-based service. Instead of manually logging into a server and installing Python and libraries, this automates the entire setup process. It's particularly helpful for beginners or small teams who want to launch an app quickly without worrying about server configuration, and for experienced developers who want the convenience of one-command deployments.

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Show me how to set a specific Python version for Heroku deployment using this buildpack.
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Explain what happens step by step when I push code with this buildpack configured.
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Help me set up a requirements.txt file so this buildpack installs the right dependencies.
prompt 4
Walk me through deploying a Flask app to Heroku using this buildpack.

Frequently asked questions

what is heroku-buildpack-python fr?

A Heroku buildpack that automatically installs Python, pip, and your app's dependencies when you deploy.

What language is heroku-buildpack-python written in?

Mainly Python. The stack also includes Python, Heroku, Pip.

Is heroku-buildpack-python actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2014-03-04).

How hard is heroku-buildpack-python to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is heroku-buildpack-python for?

Mainly developer.

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