Reviewing Python Libraries

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reviewing-python-libraries

Comprehensively reviews Python libraries for quality across project structure, packaging, code quality, testing, security, documentation, API design, and CI/CD. Provides actionable feedback and improvement recommendations. Use when evaluating library health, preparing for major releases, or auditing dependencies.

Overview

Publisher	wdm0006
Repository	`python-skills`
Skill name	`reviewing-python-libraries`
Stars	111
Forks	17
Bundled files	2
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
2 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by wdm0006 on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Reviewing Python Libraries AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/wdm0006/python-skills/tree/main/skills/python/library-review
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/wdm0006/python-skills.git /tmp/python-skills
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/python-skills/skills/python/library-review .claude/skills/reviewing-python-libraries

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Reviewing Python Libraries in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Reviewing Python Libraries on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Reviewing Python Libraries is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Python Library Review

Quick Health Check (5 min)

bash
git clone https://github.com/user/package && cd package
head -50 pyproject.toml                     # Modern config?
ls tests/ && uv run pytest --collect-only   # Tests exist?
uv run pytest --cov=package | tail -20      # Coverage?
uvx bandit -r src/                          # Security?

Review Dimensions

Area	Check For
Structure	src/ layout, py.typed marker
Packaging	pyproject.toml (not setup.py)
Code	Type hints, docstrings, no anti-patterns
Tests	80%+ coverage, edge cases
Security	No secrets, input validation, pip-audit clean
Docs	README, API docs, changelog
API	Consistent naming, sensible defaults
CI/CD	Tests on PR, multi-Python, security scans

Red Flags 🚩

No tests
No type hints
setup.py only (no pyproject.toml)
Pinned exact versions for all deps
No LICENSE file
Last commit > 1 year ago

Green Flags ✅

Active maintenance (recent commits)
High test coverage (>85%)
Comprehensive CI/CD
Type hints throughout
Clear documentation
Semantic versioning

Report Template

markdown
# Library Review: [package]

**Rating:** [Excellent/Good/Needs Work/Significant Issues]

## Strengths
- [Strength 1]

## Areas for Improvement
- [Issue 1] - Severity: High/Medium/Low

## Category Scores
| Category | Score |
|----------|-------|
| Structure | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Testing | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ |
| Security | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |

## Recommendations
1. [High priority action]
2. [Medium priority action]

For detailed checklists, see:

CHECKLIST.md - Full review checklist
REPORT_TEMPLATE.md - Complete report template

Best Practices Checklist


Essential:
- [ ] pyproject.toml valid
- [ ] Tests exist and pass
- [ ] README has install/usage
- [ ] LICENSE present
- [ ] No hardcoded secrets

Important:
- [ ] Type hints on public API
- [ ] CI runs tests on PRs
- [ ] Coverage > 85%
- [ ] Changelog maintained

Recommended:
- [ ] src/ layout
- [ ] py.typed marker
- [ ] Security scanning in CI
- [ ] Contributing guide

Learn More

This skill is based on the Guide to Developing High-Quality Python Libraries by Will McGinnis. The review criteria in this skill draw from all posts in the guide — see the full guide for detailed quality criteria across every dimension of library development.

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

CHECKLIST.md6 KB
REPORT_TEMPLATE.md3 KB

Frequently asked questions

What does the Reviewing Python Libraries AI skill do?

Why use Reviewing Python Libraries on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Reviewing Python Libraries is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Reviewing Python Libraries in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/wdm0006/python-skills/tree/main/skills/python/library-review. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Reviewing Python Libraries?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Reviewing Python Libraries?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Reviewing Python Libraries with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Reviewing Python Libraries AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by wdm0006 under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Python Library Review

Quick Health Check (5 min)

Review Dimensions

Red Flags 🚩

Green Flags ✅

Report Template

Best Practices Checklist

Learn More

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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