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.
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January 20, 2026
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.claude/skills/reviewing-python-libraries/# Python Library Review ## Quick Health Check (5 min) ```bash git clone https://github.com/user/package && cd package cat pyproject.toml | head -50 # Modern config? ls tests/ && pytest --collect-only # Tests exist? pytest --cov=package | tail -20 # Coverage? pip install bandit && 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](CHECKLIST.md)** - Full review checklist - **[REPORT_TEMPLATE.md](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 > 70% - [ ] Changelog maintained Recomm
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