python-packaging
Helps your agent create and distribute Python packages. It teaches how to structure projects and use modern tools to publish to PyPI.
What it does
This guide teaches how to create and distribute Python code packages. It covers using modern tools to organize your project and publish it so others can use it.
When to use it
- ✓When you want to share your Python code with others.
- ✓When creating command-line tools that can be installed.
- ✓If you need to publish your project to PyPI (the Python package 'marketplace').
Example of what to ask your AI
“How do I create a Python package to share?”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
It uses configuration files like `pyproject.toml` to define how your package should be built and distributed. Then, it shows how to use tools to package your code and upload it to repositories like PyPI.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill python-packagingOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/python-packaging/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
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.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.
FAQ
What is a 'Python package'?
It's a collection of organized Python code that can be easily installed and used by other developers or in other projects.
What is PyPI?
It's the Python Package Index, a public repository where developers can share and download Python packages.
Why use `pyproject.toml`?
It's a modern file that centralizes the build and packaging configurations for your Python project, making the process more standardized and simpler.
Details
Original description by the author
Comprehensive guide to creating, structuring, and distributing Python packages using modern packaging tools, pyproject.toml, and publishing to PyPI.
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 48k
- Ranking position
- #3934
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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