# Submit to PyPI

> Launch Llama directory submission tracker review — last reviewed 2026-08-25

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/pypi
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/pypi.md
- **Directory:** PyPI (pypi.org)
- **Submit URL:** https://pypi.org
- **DR:** 78
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#77 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Very Strong
- **Link type:** Dofollow — pypi.org project pages with crawlable outbound links in project metadata and README-rendered content

## Quick verdict

Python package registry — DR 78, free to submit. Worth it for any Python library or CLI; skip if your product is not distributed via pip.

**Best for:** Python libraries, SDKs, and CLI tools installed via pip · Dev tools seeking discovery through package search and GitHub README links

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** First upload publishes within minutes once credentials and package metadata validate.
- **Review:** Automated validation of package structure and metadata; PyPI admins remove policy violations, typosquatting, and malware.
- **Common rejections:** Invalid package names, reserved names, malware, typosquatting popular packages, or metadata failing PEP 625/440 requirements.
- **Reputation:** PyPI is package infrastructure — not a marketing launch platform. Traffic comes from pip users, not homepage features.

## Pros

- DR 78 domain with Very High traffic from pip installs and package search
- Free — no cost to publish open-source or commercial Python packages
- Backlink quality rated Very Strong on project pages
- Canonical discovery path referenced in Python tutorials and documentation

## Cons

- Python-only — irrelevant for JavaScript, Rust, or mobile-native products
- Not a startup directory — no launch-day spike or editorial curation
- Name squatting and typosquatting policies are strict — choose names carefully
- Package quality bar enforced by community — broken releases damage reputation fast

## What you need before you submit

- Unique PyPI project name checked against existing packages
- pyproject.toml or setup.cfg with valid metadata (version, description, authors)
- PyPI account with 2FA enabled and API token for CI publishing
- README with install instructions, usage examples, and project URL
- Tested sdist/wheel builds uploaded via twine or GitHub Actions

**Gotchas:**

- Project names are permanent — renaming requires publishing under a new name
- Yanked releases stay visible — test thoroughly before first public upload
- Include project homepage URL in metadata for outbound link on PyPI project page

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** PyPI account with verified email and 2FA — publish via twine upload or trusted publishing from GitHub Actions.
- **Categories:** Classifiers in metadata help discovery — pick accurate Development Status, Intended Audience, and Topic tags.
- **Anchor text:** Package name as project title; homepage and documentation URLs in project metadata.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated pypi.org/project/{name}/ page — indexed registry entry linked from across the Python ecosystem.

## FAQ

### Is publishing to PyPI free?

Yes — PyPI is Free for open-source and commercial packages. You pay only for your own hosting and CI, not PyPI listing fees.

### Does PyPI help with SEO?

Project pages have Very Strong backlink ratings and rank for package name queries — valuable for developer discovery.

### Can I publish a SaaS product to PyPI?

Only if you distribute a Python package (library, CLI, SDK). Pure web SaaS without a pip-installable component does not belong on PyPI.

### How is PyPI different from a startup directory?

PyPI is Python’s official package registry — infrastructure for pip installs, not a curated startup launch platform.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [General Directory directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=general-directory)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)