python-toolsmith

Purpose

Production-ready patterns for building and extending Python CLI tools with Click, SQLite, and Rich. Provides golden scaffolds, guardrails, and anti-patterns to prevent common mistakes and ensure durable, maintainable command-line applications.

When To Use

Use this skill when:

• Building a new Python CLI tool from scratch
• Adding Click commands to an existing tool
• Implementing SQLite persistence in a Python package
• Structuring a Python package with modular source layout
• Setting up logging, config, and error handling guardrails
• Validating user inputs and managing subprocess calls safely