What packaging standards does this skill support?

The skill supports modern PEP standards including PEP 517, 518, 621, and 660, focusing on pyproject.toml as the primary configuration source.

Can I use this for both libraries and CLI tools?

Yes, it includes specific patterns for library structure as well as registering command-line entry points using tools like Click or the built-in argparse.

Does it help with automated publishing?

Absolutely. It provides templates for GitHub Actions to automate the testing, building, and uploading of your package to PyPI upon creating a release.

Why is the 'src' layout recommended over the flat layout?

The 'src' layout prevents accidental imports of the local code during testing, ensuring that you are testing the actual installed package as a user would.

Python Packaging & Distribution

Name: Python Packaging & Distribution
Author: HermeticOrmus

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Streamlines the creation of distributable Python packages using modern standards like pyproject.toml and source layouts.

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for architecting, building, and publishing Python libraries and command-line tools. it facilitates the end-to-end distribution process—from setting up PEP-compliant project structures and managing metadata to building wheels and publishing to PyPI. Whether you are developing internal utilities or open-source projects, this skill ensures your code adheres to industry best practices for versioning, dependency management, and automated CI/CD publishing workflows.

Key Features

01Standardized project structure setup using recommended source layouts

02Modern pyproject.toml configuration for PEP-compliant metadata

03CLI tool development patterns using Click and argparse

04Automated distribution building for wheels and source distributions

05CI/CD publishing workflows via GitHub Actions and Twine

061 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Converting local Python scripts into professional, distributable libraries

02Building and registering custom command-line interfaces (CLI) for distribution

03Implementing automated release pipelines for internal or public PyPI repositories

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