This skill provides comprehensive documentation for Hatchling, the modern Python build backend that implements PEP 517/518/621/660 standards. Use this skill when working with Hatchling configuration, build system setup, Python packaging, pyproject.toml configuration, project metadata, dependencies, entry points, build hooks, version management, wheel and sdist builds, package distribution, setuptools migration, and troubleshooting Hatchling build errors.
Hatchling is a modern, standards-compliant Python build backend that replaces legacy setuptools for package building. It provides clear configuration through pyproject.toml, intelligent defaults, and extensibility through hooks and plugins. This skill enables understanding Hatchling's architecture, configuration options, and build customization capabilities.
This skill provides comprehensive reference documentation organized by topic. Each section links to detailed guides covering configuration, usage patterns, and examples.