Python Packaging

Comprehensive guide to creating, structuring, and distributing Python packages using modern packaging tools, pyproject.toml, and publishing to PyPI.

ranbot-ai Updated 6 repo stars

File contents

Python 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.md for detailed patterns and examples.

ranbot-ai/awesome-skills/tree/main/skills/python-packaging commit 493749ebd5

Frequently asked questions

npx skillmds@latest add ranbot-ai/python-packaging