mgedmin / mgedmin/check-python-versions

Automate adding `python_requires`

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
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Description

There are many Python packages that don't specify `python_requires`. There are rumours that setuptools/PyPI is going to make `python_requires` a required field. Adding it manually is a pain, so I'd love to automate this with e.g. `check-python-versions --add 3.5- --add-python-requires `.

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Research direction

Start by locating the command-line entry point that handles options such as `check-python-versions --add 3.5-`, then review how package metadata is currently updated. Done means the tool can accept `--add-python-requires` and automate adding the requested `python_requires` value to a Python package.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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