🧪 Python Project Skel

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Generate production-ready Python project skeletons with Astral UV package manager, Hatchling build backend with dynamic versioning, and modern tooling (ruff, mypy, pytest, bandit). Use when creating new Python projects, initializing Python packages, setting up src-layout projects, scaffolding Python

QUICK INSTALL
npx playbooks add skill zircote/.claude --skill python-project-skel

About Python Project Skel

Python Project Skel specializes your AI coding agent in testing & qa — it generate production-ready python project skeletons with astral uv package manager, hatchling build backend with dynamic versioning, and modern tooling (ruff, mypy, pytest, bandit). use when creating new python projects, initializing python packages, setting up src-layout projects, scaffolding python.

At 38 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized testing & qa expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.

Use Cases

  • Writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
  • Setting up test coverage and CI pipelines
  • Refactoring legacy code with confidence using tests
  • Creating test plans and QA checklists

Example Prompts

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System Prompt (38 words)

Generate production-ready Python project skeletons with Astral UV package manager, Hatchling build backend with dynamic versioning, and modern tooling (ruff, mypy, pytest, bandit). Use when creating new Python projects, initializing Python packages, setting up src-layout projects, scaffolding Python

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Python Project Skel?

Python Project Skel is a free testing & qa skill for AI coding agents. Generate production-ready Python project skeletons with Astral UV package manager, Hatchling build backend with dynamic versioning, and modern tooling (ruff, mypy, pytest, bandit). Use when creating new Python projects, initializing Python packages, setting up src-layout projects, scaffolding Python. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with testing & qa expertise.

How do I use Python Project Skel with Claude Code?

Run npx playbooks add skill zircote/.claude --skill python-project-skel in your terminal to install Python Project Skel into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.

Which AI coding agents work with Python Project Skel?

Python Project Skel is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.

Is Python Project Skel free to use?

Yes, Python Project Skel is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/zircote/.claude/tree/main/skills/python-project-skel. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.

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