# Python Egg Info Hygiene

> Handle noisy git diffs from src/*.egg-info generated by editable installs (uv) and decide whether to commit or ignore.

- Skill: `majiayu000/python-egg-info-hygiene` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add majiayu000/python-egg-info-hygiene`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/python-egg-info-hygiene/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: MIT
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/python-egg-info-hygiene

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# Purpose
Reduce churn from auto-generated `src/*.egg-info` changes (ex: `PKG-INFO`, `requires.txt`).

# When To Use
- `git status` / diff shows only `src/*.egg-info/**` modifications.
- The churn appears after `uv sync`, `uv pip install -e .`, or packaging metadata updates.

# Checklist
- Confirm scope: changes are limited to `src/*.egg-info/**`.
- Treat as generated by default:
  - Do not commit unless the repo intentionally tracks `*.egg-info`.
  - Call out that editable installs can rewrite these files.
- If a commit is requested anyway:
  - Verify the repo convention (historical commits include `src/*.egg-info/**`).
  - Ensure the underlying source of truth (ex: `pyproject.toml`) was actually updated.
  - Prefer committing the source-of-truth change over committing generated metadata.
- If the user wants to clean the workspace (local-only):
  - Recommend removing `src/*.egg-info` and re-running `uv pip install -e .` to regenerate.

# Notes
- `*.egg-info` is typically build/install output; committing it often creates noisy diffs.
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