Configures and manages modern Python packaging and distribution using the Hatchling build backend.
This skill provides expert guidance for Hatchling, a standards-compliant Python build backend that simplifies package management through pyproject.toml. It assists with everything from metadata configuration and versioning to advanced build hooks and plugin development, making it an essential tool for developers migrating from setuptools or building modern, reproducible Python distributions. Use this skill to ensure your Python projects adhere to the latest PEP standards while leveraging powerful features like Git-aware file selection and dynamic build environments.
Key Features
01Support for wheel and source distribution (sdist) generation
02Precise file selection using Git-aware inclusion/exclusion patterns
03Comprehensive PEP 621 metadata configuration and validation
04Automated version management from code, files, or environment variables
05Advanced build customization through dynamic hooks and plugins
0618 GitHub stars
Use Cases
01Creating reproducible Python packages with specific file patterns and metadata
02Setting up complex build pipelines with dynamic versioning and custom build hooks
03Migrating legacy Python projects from setuptools to modern Hatchling configuration
