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pypi-package-info

Retrieve PyPI package metadata including versions, licenses, and dependencies.

3|Updated Jan 17, 2026
Search Tags:#python#dependencies#pypi#metadata#releases#package
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mearman/marketplace --skill pypi-package-info
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pypi-package-info
Source: https://github.com/Mearman/marketplace/tree/main/plugins/pypi-json/skills/pypi-package-info
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mearman/marketplace --skill pypi-package-info

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Retrieve comprehensive metadata for Python packages from PyPI, including versions, releases, dependencies, licenses, and project URLs. This enables quick insights for package selection, research, and automation workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retrieve latest version, license, author, and project URLs from PyPI.
  • Inspect release history and file information for a package.
  • Automate package discovery, validation, and metadata extraction in tooling and data pipelines.

Quick Start

Run the info script with a package name to fetch PyPI metadata.

Frequently Asked Questions about pypi-package-info

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve PyPI package metadata for a Python package?▼

You retrieve PyPI package metadata by fetching and structuring data from the PyPI JSON API, which returns the latest version, license, author, project URLs, release history, and dependencies.

What information is included in Python package metadata from PyPI?▼

PyPI package metadata includes the latest version, license, author, project URLs, release history, file information, and dependencies required for package discovery and validation.

Can I automate Python package discovery and dependency validation using PyPI metadata?▼

Yes, you can automate package discovery, validation, and metadata extraction in tooling and data pipelines by structuring fetched PyPI JSON API data for your specific workflow requirements.

How do I check the release history and dependencies of a Python package on PyPI?▼

Checking release history and dependencies involves querying the PyPI JSON API to inspect structured release data and file information, enabling quick insights for package selection and research.

Does this approach to fetching PyPI metadata work for package research and data pipelines?▼

Fetching PyPI metadata works for package research and data pipelines by retrieving comprehensive project URLs, versions, and dependencies, enabling quick insights for automation workflows.

What is the best way to get version history and license details for a Python package?▼

The best way to get version history and license details is retrieving comprehensive PyPI metadata directly from the JSON API, which structures release history and license data instantly.

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