Local automation tool for Python

I am looking for good python tool to automate several recurring tasks on localhost (Fabric doesn't fit this requirement since it aims to automate deployment and tasks on remote machines).

E.g. I have to make some p开发者_如何学运维reparations (create directories, check access rights and so on) and after that I can run application server which I develop. Or I want to create a script which will create new virtual environment, install several packages (from specific requirements.txt file) and run few commands to produce ready to use env.

Why not just use the Python Standard Library.

Try SCons.

I've found great tool which fits my need. It is Paver