How do I let pip to know to remove the systemd service file

Question

In my python package I offer the user to run as a service and then install a.service file.

Is there a way to let pip know to remove it if the package is uninstalled?

Thank you

Answer 1

pip is not a full blown package manager, even less system package manager. It doesn't support post-install or pre-uninstall scripts.

The 2 solutions for your problems are:

1. Include said service file in your wheels so pip uninstall removes it;

2. Do not use pip at all, convert your package to rpm or deb .