Does it include automation for publishing?

Yes, it provides patterns for both local publishing using Twine and automated workflows using GitHub Actions to streamline your release process.

Does this skill support modern PEP standards?

Yes, it focuses on modern standards like PEP 517, 518, 621, and 660, ensuring your packages use the latest pyproject.toml configuration.

Can I use this for building CLI tools?

Absolutely. It includes specific implementation patterns for registering entry points and building command-line interfaces with Click or argparse.

Should I use the Source layout or Flat layout?

This skill generally recommends the Source layout (src/) for professional libraries because it prevents accidental imports from the project root and ensures cleaner testing environments.

Python Packaging & Distribution

Name: Python Packaging & Distribution
Author: HermeticOrmus

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Deployment & DevOps

Facilitates the creation, structuring, and distribution of production-grade Python packages using modern standards like pyproject.toml and PyPI.

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for developers looking to transform Python code into professional, distributable packages. It covers modern packaging standards (PEP 517/518/621), diverse project layouts such as the recommended Source layout, and various build backends including setuptools, Poetry, and Hatch. Whether you are building CLI tools, internal libraries, or public open-source projects, this skill streamlines the process of managing dependencies, configuring metadata, and automating releases to PyPI or private repositories.

Key Features

01CLI tool development with entry points using Click or argparse

02Integrated CI/CD patterns for GitHub Actions publishing

03Automated build and distribution workflows for PyPI and TestPyPI

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05Professional project structuring using recommended Source layout patterns

06Modern pyproject.toml configuration and metadata management

Use Cases

01Creating and publishing a command-line interface (CLI) tool

02Converting a collection of scripts into a distributable Python library

03Standardizing internal package structures across a development team

What are Skills?·How to Install

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