PyPI Server Setup

This skill provides guidance for creating local PyPI servers to host and distribute Python packages.

When to Use This Skill

• Setting up a local PyPI repository or package index
• Building Python packages for distribution (wheel/sdist)
• Serving packages via HTTP for pip installation
• Testing package installation from custom index URLs

Environment Reconnaissance (First Step)

Before planning the approach, gather critical environment information:

1. Check Python version: Run python3 --version to determine compatibility constraints
   • Python 3.13+ removed the cgi module, breaking many older tools like pypiserver
   • Plan fallback strategies based on available Python version