Does it help with performance optimization?

Yes, it implements modular delegation by importing heavy logic modules inside command functions to ensure that --help commands remain fast.

How does it handle pyproject.toml?

It automatically detects your packaging style (Poetry, Hatch, or PEP 621) and adds the necessary [project.scripts] entry points to expose your CLI.

Does it support adding subcommands to existing tools?

Absolutely. It can inspect your current project layout and add subcommands or nested command structures that match your existing style.

Which CLI framework does this skill use?

This skill specifically uses Typer, a modern library for building CLI applications based on Python type hints.

Can it initialize a new project from scratch?

Yes, if the directory is empty, it can bootstrap a new Python 3.13 project using uv and Hatch.

Python CLI Creator

Name: Python CLI Creator
Author: gordonwatts

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Automates the creation and configuration of Python command-line interfaces using Typer and pyproject.toml entry points.

About

The cli-creator skill streamlines the development of Python CLI applications by handling everything from project initialization to entry point registration. It automatically bootstraps new projects with uv and Hatch, implements modular command structures using the Typer framework, and wires scripts directly into pyproject.toml. This skill ensures that your command-line tools follow best practices, maintain fast help-response times through lazy loading, and include essential validation and testing patterns, making it ideal for both fresh projects and extending existing tools.

Key Features

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Built-in validation and sanity checking for new commands
Automatic pyproject.toml script registration
Seamless integration of Typer-based command structures
Automated project bootstrapping with uv and Hatch
Modular command delegation for optimized performance

Use Cases

Bootstrapping a brand new Python CLI tool from an empty directory
Adding nested subcommands to an existing production CLI tool
Configuring console scripts and entry points in PEP 621 compliant projects

About

Key Features

0 GitHub stars
Built-in validation and sanity checking for new commands
Automatic pyproject.toml script registration
Seamless integration of Typer-based command structures
Automated project bootstrapping with uv and Hatch
Modular command delegation for optimized performance

Use Cases

Bootstrapping a brand new Python CLI tool from an empty directory
Adding nested subcommands to an existing production CLI tool
Configuring console scripts and entry points in PEP 621 compliant projects