Bootstrap Python Service
Quickly deploys basic Python microservices with dependencies from a provided requirements file using Docker.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add bootstrap-python-service npx -- -y @trustedskills/bootstrap-python-service
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"bootstrap-python-service": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/bootstrap-python-service"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill bootstraps a Python service, automatically handling environment setup and dependency installation. It allows you to quickly deploy simple Python applications or scripts as self-contained services. The skill manages the creation of a virtual environment, installs dependencies from a requirements.txt file, and prepares the service for execution.
When to use it
- Deploying a small Python script that requires specific libraries.
- Creating a basic API endpoint using a framework like Flask or FastAPI.
- Running automated tasks or scheduled jobs written in Python.
- Packaging a command-line tool with dependencies for easy distribution.
Key capabilities
- Virtual environment creation
- Dependency installation from
requirements.txt - Service preparation for execution
Example prompts
- "Bootstrap a Python service using the requirements listed in
my_app/requirements.txt." - "Create a virtual environment and install Flask, requests, and SQLAlchemy for my Python application."
- "Prepare this Python script as a self-contained service with all necessary dependencies installed."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure a
requirements.txtfile exists in the project directory or specify its path explicitly. - The skill is best suited for relatively simple Python applications; complex projects may require more sophisticated deployment strategies.
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