Is there a way to bundle numpy in an add-on so that it can be used as a dependency for another package? Currently struggling to get it to work.

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Numpy is relatively cumbersome to bundle with add-on because it includes the C language. Need to use the same Numpy wheel as the Python version of Anki. The latest Anki for desktop on Windows and Mac uses Python 3.9. Maybe numpy 2.0.2 is the last version that supports python 3.9. numpy·PyPI e.g. T…

Bundling Numpy in an add-on

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Bundling Numpy in an add-on

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