About python-packaging
A skill for structuring, building, and distributing Python packages with modern packaging tools. It is intended for Python library and CLI authors, covering workflows from project setup through release.
Key features
- 01Modern packaging with pyproject.toml
- 02Project structure and metadata
- 03CLI entry points
- 04Build wheels and source distributions
- 05Versioning and PyPI publishing
Use cases
- 01Creating a distributable Python library
- 02Packaging a CLI tool with entry points
- 03Publishing to PyPI or a private repository
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
$
npx skills add https:/ / github.com/ sickn33/ agentic-awesome-skills --skill python-packagingAfter installing, type/python-packagingin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Bundled filesresources/implementation-playbook.md
Details
From the project READMEPython Packaging
Comprehensive guide to creating, structuring, and distributing Python packages using modern packaging tools, pyproject.toml, and publishing to PyPI.
Use this skill when
- Creating Python libraries for distribution
- Building command-line tools with entry points
- Publishing packages to PyPI or private repositories
- Setting up Python project structure
- Creating installable packages with dependencies
- Building wheels and source distributions
- Versioning and releasing Python packages
- Creating namespace packages
- Implementing package metadata and classifiers
Do not use this skill when
- The task is unrelated to python packaging
- You need a different domain or tool outside this scope
Instructions
- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
- Provide actionable steps and verification.
- If detailed examples are required, open
resources/implementation-playbook.md.
Resources
resources/implementation-playbook.mdfor detailed patterns and examples.
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
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