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python-packaging

Create distributable Python packages with proper project structure, setup.py/pyproject.toml, and publishing to PyPI. Use when packaging Python libraries, creating CLI tools, or distributing Python code.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/full-stack-skills/python-skills --skill python-packaging
  1. 01

    Install

    Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.

  2. 02

    Describe the task

    Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads python-packaging automatically when relevant.

  3. 03

    Review the result

    The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

来源声明:本技能内容源自 wshobson/agents (MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 Seth Hobson;完整许可文本见同目录 LICENSE.txt)。 使用、修改与再分发须遵守该 MIT 许可条款并保留版权声明。

中文描述

本技能提供全栈开发相关的最佳实践和模式指导。


name: python-packaging description: Create distributable Python packages with proper project structure, setup.py/pyproject.toml, and publishing to PyPI. Use when packaging Python libraries, creating CLI tools, or distributing Python code.

Python Packaging

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

When to Use This Skill

  • 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

Core Concepts

1. Package Structure

  • Source layout: src/package_name/ (recommended)
  • Flat layout: package_name/ (simpler but less flexible)
  • Package metadata: pyproject.toml, setup.py, or setup.cfg
  • Distribution formats: wheel (.whl) and source distribution (.tar.gz)

2. Modern Packaging Standards

  • PEP 517/518: Build system requirements
  • PEP 621: Metadata in pyproject.toml
  • PEP 660: Editable installs
  • pyproject.toml: Single source of configuration

3. Build Backends

  • setuptools: Traditional, widely used
  • hatchling: Modern, opinionated
  • flit: Lightweight, for pure Python
  • poetry: Dependency management + packaging

4. Distribution

  • PyPI: Python Package Index (public)
  • TestPyPI: Testing before production
  • Private repositories: JFrog, AWS CodeArtifact, etc.

Quick Start

Minimal Package Structure

my-package/
├── pyproject.toml
├── README.md
├── LICENSE
├── src/
│   └── my_package/
│       ├── __init__.py
│       └── module.py
└── tests/
    └── test_module.py

Minimal pyproject.toml

[build-system]
requires = ["setuptools>=61.0"]
build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"

[project]
name = "my-package"
version = "0.1.0"
description = "A short description"
authors = [{name = "Your Name", email = "you@example.com"}]
readme = "README.md"
requires-python = ">=3.8"
dependencies = [
    "requests>=2.28.0",
]

[project.optional-dependencies]
dev = [
    "pytest>=7.0",
    "black>=22.0",
]

Package Structure Patterns

Pattern 1: Source Layout (Recommended)

my-package/
├── pyproject.toml
├── README.md
├── LICENSE
├── .gitignore
├── src/
│   └── my_package/
│       ├── __init__.py
│       ├── core.py
│       ├── utils.py
│       └── py.typed          # For type hints
├── tests/
│   ├── __init__.py
│   ├── test_core.py
│   └── test_utils.py
└── docs/
    └── index.md

Advantages:

  • Prevents accidentally importing from source
  • Cleaner test imports
  • Better isolation

pyproject.toml for source layout:

[tool.setuptools.packages.find]
where = ["src"]

Pattern 2: Flat Layout

my-package/
├── pyproject.toml
├── README.md
├── my_package/
│   ├── __init__.py
│   └── module.py
└── tests/
    └── test_module.py

Simpler but:

  • Can import package without installing
  • Less professional for libraries

Pattern 3: Multi-Package Project

project/
├── pyproject.toml
├── packages/
│   ├── package-a/
│   │   └── src/
│   │       └── package_a/
│   └── package-b/
│       └── src/
│           └── package_b/
└── tests/

Detailed patterns and worked examples

Detailed pattern documentation lives in references/details.md. Read that file when the navigation tier above is insufficient.

能力边界

✅ 擅长处理

  • 全栈开发相关的最佳实践
  • 代码架构设计指导
  • 性能优化建议

⚠️ 需要素材

  • 具体的项目上下文
  • 技术栈信息

❌ 超出范围

  • 非技术领域的业务决策
  • 具体的代码实现(仅提供指导)

工作流程

Step 1: 需求分析

理解项目需求和技术约束

Step 2: 架构设计

设计系统架构和组件划分

Step 3: 实现指导

提供具体的实现建议和代码模式

Step 4: 代码审查

审查代码质量和最佳实践遵循情况

Step 5: 优化建议

提供性能优化和改进建议

Gotchas

1. 过度设计

避免在简单场景中使用复杂的设计模式

2. 性能忽视

不要忽视性能优化,特别是在生产环境中

3. 安全考虑

始终考虑安全性和数据保护

4. 测试覆盖

确保有足够的测试覆盖,特别是边界情况

5. 文档维护

保持文档与代码同步更新

FAQ

What does the python-packaging skill do?

Create distributable Python packages with proper project structure, setup.py/pyproject.toml, and publishing to PyPI. Use when packaging Python libraries, creating CLI tools, or distributing Python code.

How do I install python-packaging?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/full-stack-skills/python-skills --skill python-packaging in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/python-packaging/ (personal) or .claude/skills/python-packaging/ (project).

Which AI agents can use python-packaging?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is python-packaging safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains python-packaging?

It is published by full-stack-skills in full-stack-skills/python-skills. It has 88 recorded installs.

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