What is the Hatchling skill for Claude Code?

It is a specialized capability that provides Claude with detailed documentation and implementation patterns for the Hatchling Python build backend, facilitating modern package management.

How does it handle version management?

It provides patterns for various versioning sources, including code-based, regex-based, and VCS-based versioning to automate the release process.

Can this skill help me migrate from setup.py?

Yes, it includes specific guidance and best practices for migrating legacy setuptools projects to Hatchling's modern, standards-compliant pyproject.toml format.

Is it compliant with modern Python standards?

Yes, the skill focuses exclusively on modern standards-compliant packaging, specifically covering PEP 517, 518, 621, and 660.

Does it support custom build hooks?

Absolutely, the skill covers Hatchling's extensible architecture, including the implementation of build hooks, metadata hooks, and custom versioning plugins.

Hatchling Python Build Manager

Name: Hatchling Python Build Manager
Author: Jamie-BitFlight

byJamie-BitFlight

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines Python packaging and distribution using the standards-compliant Hatchling build backend and pyproject.toml configuration.

The Hatchling skill provides Claude with deep technical knowledge of the modern Python build backend, enabling seamless configuration of pyproject.toml files and complex distribution workflows. It offers comprehensive guidance on PEP 517/518/621/660 standards, helping developers manage project metadata, dynamic versioning, and custom build hooks while migrating away from legacy setuptools. Whether you are building simple wheels or complex packages with custom C extensions and asset compilation, this skill ensures your Python projects follow industry best practices for reproducibility and standards compliance.

Key Features

01Comprehensive migration paths from legacy setuptools

02Advanced build hook and plugin implementation guidance

03Optimized file selection using Git-aware patterns

0410 GitHub stars

05Standards-compliant PEP 621 metadata configuration

06Automated version management and VCS integration

Use Cases

01Migrating legacy Python projects to modern pyproject.toml standards

02Configuring dynamic versioning based on Git tags or environment variables

03Implementing custom build hooks for complex asset compilation during packaging

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jamie-bitflight/claude_skills hatchling

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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