Does this skill support modern PEP 621 standards?

Yes, it focuses on modern Python packaging standards, primarily using pyproject.toml for centralized configuration of metadata, build systems, and tool settings.

What is the recommended project structure?

While it supports multiple layouts, the skill specifically recommends and helps implement the 'src' layout to prevent accidental imports and ensure cleaner testing environments.

How does it handle publishing to repositories?

It provides comprehensive guides for using Twine to upload distributions to PyPI and TestPyPI, including secure API token configuration and GitHub Actions automation.

Can I use this to build command-line tools?

Absolutely. The skill includes patterns for creating CLI entry points using popular libraries like Click and the built-in argparse module, making your tools globally installable.

Python Packaging & Distribution

Name: Python Packaging & Distribution
Author: HermeticOrmus

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Simplifies the creation of distributable Python packages using modern standards like pyproject.toml and automated PyPI publishing workflows.

This skill provides Claude with specialized knowledge to architect, configure, and release professional Python libraries and command-line tools. It covers modern packaging standards including PEP 517, 518, and 621, guiding users through the selection of build backends like setuptools, hatchling, or flit. By implementing recommended project structures—such as the src-layout—and managing complex metadata, entry points, and dependencies, this skill ensures that Python code is distribution-ready. Whether you are building an internal utility or a public open-source library, it offers clear patterns for versioning, testing, and automated publishing via GitHub Actions and Twine.

Características Principales

01Sets up automated publishing workflows using Twine and GitHub Actions

02Configures modern pyproject.toml files with PEP 621 compliant metadata

030 GitHub stars

04Manages complex package requirements, optional dependencies, and platform classifiers

05Implements recommended source-layout and flat-layout project architectures

06Creates command-line interface (CLI) tools with automated entry point registration

Casos de Uso

01Converting a collection of scripts into a reusable, installable Python library for PyPI

02Building a production-grade CLI tool with subcommands using Click or argparse

03Standardizing internal development workflows with consistent package metadata and linting configurations

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add hermeticormus/hermetic-academy python-packaging

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Características Principales

01Sets up automated publishing workflows using Twine and GitHub Actions

02Configures modern pyproject.toml files with PEP 621 compliant metadata

030 GitHub stars

04Manages complex package requirements, optional dependencies, and platform classifiers

05Implements recommended source-layout and flat-layout project architectures

06Creates command-line interface (CLI) tools with automated entry point registration

Casos de Uso

01Converting a collection of scripts into a reusable, installable Python library for PyPI

02Building a production-grade CLI tool with subcommands using Click or argparse

03Standardizing internal development workflows with consistent package metadata and linting configurations