python-pypi-package-builder
Python PyPI Package Builder Skill
A complete, battle-tested guide for building, testing, linting, versioning, typing, and publishing a production-grade Python library to PyPI — from first commit to community-ready release.
AI Agent Instruction: Read this entire file before writing a single line of code or creating any file. Every decision — layout, backend, versioning strategy, patterns, CI — has a decision rule here. Follow the decision trees in order. This skill applies to any Python package type (utility, SDK, CLI, plugin, data library). Do not skip sections.
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| Section in this file | What it covers |
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| 1. Skill Trigger | When to load this skill |
| 2. Package Type Decision | Identify what you are building |
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