Agent skill · software engineering · rmyndharis
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.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific guidance on packaging Python libraries and tools, including setup.py and pyproject.toml configurations that the AI may not reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-02. 1,255 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
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.
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills rmyndharis/python-packaging