How does this skill help with Python packaging?

It guides the creation of proper project structures, generates compliant configuration files, and provides templates for publishing to package registries.

Can I use it for private repositories?

Yes, the configuration patterns and twine upload workflows can be easily adapted for private indices like JFrog Artifactory or AWS CodeArtifact.

Does it support modern PEP standards?

Yes, it focuses on modern standards like PEP 517, 518, 621, and 660 using the pyproject.toml format instead of legacy setup.py files.

Can I create CLI tools with this skill?

Absolutely. It includes patterns for both Click and argparse to register command-line entry points that work immediately after installation.

Does it help with automated CI/CD?

Yes, it provides pre-configured GitHub Actions workflows for building and uploading packages to PyPI or TestPyPI upon release creation.

Python Packaging & Distribution

Name: Python Packaging & Distribution
Author: HermeticOrmus

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the creation of professional Python packages, command-line interfaces, and PyPI distribution workflows using modern standards.

This skill provides Claude with the expertise to architect, configure, and publish Python libraries and CLI tools according to modern PEP standards. It covers everything from project layout selection (src vs. flat) and pyproject.toml configuration to dependency management, versioning strategies, and automated CI/CD publishing workflows via GitHub Actions. Whether you are building an internal utility or a public library for PyPI, this skill ensures your code is installable, maintainable, and distribution-ready.

Key Features

014 GitHub stars

02Advanced patterns for namespace packages and data file inclusion

03Standardized pyproject.toml and metadata configuration

04CLI tool development with Click or argparse entry points

05Support for modern build backends like setuptools, hatch, and flit

06Automated PyPI and TestPyPI publishing workflows

Use Cases

01Converting a script collection into a distributable Python library

02Building and registering cross-platform CLI tools via entry points

03Setting up GitHub Actions for automated package releases to PyPI

What are Skills?·How to Install

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