diff --git a/srcpkgs/python/template b/srcpkgs/python/template
index fed620d0810..fd7ee1d5a47 100644
--- a/srcpkgs/python/template
+++ b/srcpkgs/python/template
@@ -22,7 +22,9 @@ long_desc="
  C++. On most systems such modules may be dynamically loaded. Python is also
  adaptable as an extension language for existing applications."
 
+stow_copy=yes
 subpackages="$pkgname-devel"
+
 Add_dependency run glibc
 Add_dependency run libffi
 Add_dependency run zlib