Can I see the full version history of a Python package?

Yes, by using the `--releases` flag, you can view the complete release history, including publication timestamps and specific file information for every version.

Does this skill handle case-sensitive package names?

No, PyPI is case-insensitive. The skill automatically normalizes names, treating hyphens, underscores, and dots as equivalent to match the official PyPI behavior.

How do I search for a package with this skill?

You can retrieve package details by running the command `npx tsx scripts/info.ts ` within the plugin directory to fetch detailed metadata from PyPI.

Is the PyPI metadata cached for faster performance?

Yes, package metadata is cached for 6 hours by default. If you need the most recent data immediately, you can use the `--no-cache` flag to bypass the cache and fetch directly from PyPI.

PyPI Package Info

Name: PyPI Package Info
Author: Mearman

byMearman

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Developer Tools

Retrieves comprehensive metadata for Python packages from the Python Package Index including versions, dependencies, and project links.

About

PyPI Package Info is a specialized Claude Code skill that streamlines Python development by providing instant access to package metadata directly within the coding environment. It allows developers to quickly verify package versions, audit dependencies, check licensing compliance, and access project documentation without leaving the terminal. By interfacing with the official PyPI JSON API, it provides real-time data on releases, Python version requirements, and maintainer information, significantly reducing the friction of dependency management and package discovery during the development process.

Key Features

Audit package dependencies and Python version requirements
2 GitHub stars
Verify license types and PyPI classifiers for compliance
Fetch latest version, author details, and release history
Access direct links to documentation, repositories, and bug trackers
View distribution file details, file sizes, and security hashes

Use Cases

Checking for deprecated or yanked package versions in the release history
Verifying dependency compatibility and requirements before installation
Researching new Python libraries and their current maintenance status

About

Key Features

Audit package dependencies and Python version requirements
2 GitHub stars
Verify license types and PyPI classifiers for compliance
Fetch latest version, author details, and release history
Access direct links to documentation, repositories, and bug trackers
View distribution file details, file sizes, and security hashes

Use Cases

Checking for deprecated or yanked package versions in the release history
Verifying dependency compatibility and requirements before installation
Researching new Python libraries and their current maintenance status