Configures and manages modern Python builds using the Hatchling backend for standards-compliant packaging.
The Hatchling skill for Claude Code provides specialized expertise in the modern Python build backend, enabling seamless implementation of PEP 517, 518, 621, and 660 standards. It assists developers in configuring pyproject.toml, managing complex build hooks, and automating versioning while ensuring projects remain standards-compliant. Whether you are migrating from legacy setuptools or building complex extensions, this skill provides the architectural guidance and implementation patterns needed for professional Python packaging and distribution.
Key Features
0111 GitHub stars
02Extensible plugin support for custom builders and metadata management
03Advanced wheel and source distribution (sdist) build customization
04Dynamic versioning and metadata injection via automated hooks
05Standardized PEP 621 metadata and pyproject.toml configuration
06VCS-aware file selection with sophisticated glob pattern matching
Use Cases
01Automating package versioning directly from Git tags or source files
02Modernizing legacy Python projects by migrating from setup.py to Hatchling
03Implementing complex build-time logic using custom Python build hooks
