modern-python
modern python
What it does
- Creating a new Python project or package
- Setting up pyproject.toml configuration
- Configuring development tools (linting, formatting, testing)
- Writing Python scripts with external dependencies
- Migrating from legacy tools (when user requests it)
- User wants to keep legacy tooling: Respect existing workflows if explicitly requested
- Python < 3.11 required: These tools target modern Python
Requirements & configuration
- requires-python = ">=3.11"
- Note: Complex version specifiers may need manual handling
- Use uv run --with for one-off commands that need packages not in your project:
- [ ] Set requires-python = ">=3.11"
Configuration: MANIFEST
Derived from the skill's own SKILL.md documentation · extracted 2026-07-23
modern-python FAQ
What does the modern-python skill do?
Configures Python projects with modern tooling (uv, ruff, ty). Use when creating projects, writing standalone scripts, or migrating from pip/Poetry/mypy/black. Creating a new Python project or package Setting up pyproject.toml configuration
What does modern-python require?
requires-python = ">=3.11" Note: Complex version specifiers may need manual handling Use uv run --with for one-off commands that need packages not in your project: [ ] Set requires-python = ">=3.11" Configuration keys: MANIFEST.
How do I install modern-python?
Run: npx -y skills add https://github.com/trailofbits/skills --skill modern-python --agent claude-code — the source lives at github.com/trailofbits/skills.
Maintain modern-python?
Let people know it's listed here — add the badge (live metrics, light/dark aware) or a plain link to your README or docs.
[](https://getagentictools.com/skills/trailofbits-skills-modern-python?ref=badge) npx agentictools info skills/trailofbits-skills-modern-python The second line is the CLI lookup for this page — handy in READMEs and docs.
