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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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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---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
