The Dist::Zilla plugin performs a number of checks against the distribution to determine the proper value of the "x_static_install" metadata field. When set to a true value, this indicates that it can skip a number of installation steps (such as running Makefile.PL or Build.PL and acting on its side effects).  |  http://search.cpan.org/dist/Dist-Zilla-Plugin-StaticInstall/