CSV Editor

# Publishing Guide for CSV Editor This guide covers publishing your CSV Editor package to PyPI and other repositories for maximum visibility. ## 🎯 Publishing Strategy ### 1. PyPI (Python Package Index) - Primary - **Main distribution channel** for Python packages - **Easy installation** via `pip install csv-editor` - **Automatic dependency management** ### 2. GitHub Packages - **Backup distribution** and enterprise use - **Integration** with GitHub ecosystem ### 3. Conda-Forge (Future) - **Scientific Python community** - **Conda package manager** ## 🚀 Quick Start Publishing ### Prerequisites ```bash # Install publishing tools (using uv) uv add --dev twine # Create PyPI account at https://pypi.org/account/register/ # Create API token at https://pypi.org/manage/account/token/ ``` ### Method 1: Automated Publishing (Recommended) 1. **Push to GitHub** and create a release: ```bash git add . git commit -m "Prepare v1.0.0 release" git push origin main git tag v1.0.0 git push origin v1.0.0 ``` 2. **Create GitHub Release**: - Go to https://github.com/santoshray02/csv-editor/releases - Click "Create a new release" - Tag: `v1.0.0` - Title: `CSV Editor v1.0.0` - Description: Copy from CHANGELOG.md - Publish release 3. **Automatic publishing** via GitHub Actions will handle the rest! ### Method 2: Manual Publishing 1. **Build and test**: ```bash uv run python scripts/publish.py ``` 2. **Test publish** (optional): ```bash uv run twine upload --repository testpypi dist/* ``` 3. **Publish to PyPI**: ```bash uv run twine upload dist/* ``` ## 📋 Pre-Publishing Checklist - [ ] Version number updated in `pyproject.toml` - [ ] CHANGELOG.md updated with new version - [ ] All tests passing - [ ] Documentation updated - [ ] README.md has clear installation instructions - [ ] License file present - [ ] GitHub repository is public - [ ] PyPI account created and API token configured ## 🔧 PyPI Configuration ### 1. Create `.pypirc` file: ```ini [distutils] index-servers = pypi testpypi [pypi] username = __token__ password = pypi-your-api-token-here [testpypi] repository = https://test.pypi.org/legacy/ username = __token__ password = pypi-your-test-api-token-here ``` ### 2. Or use environment variables: ```bash export TWINE_USERNAME=__token__ export TWINE_PASSWORD=pypi-your-api-token-here ``` ## 🌟 Promotion Strategy ### 1. Python Community - **Reddit**: r/Python, r/MachineLearning, r/datascience - **Hacker News**: Submit to Show HN - **Python Weekly**: Submit for newsletter inclusion - **Real Python**: Consider guest article ### 2. MCP Community - **Model Context Protocol Discord** - **Anthropic Community Forums** - **FastMCP GitHub discussions** ### 3. Data Science Community - **Kaggle**: Share in datasets/discussions - **Data Science subreddits** - **Pandas community** - **Jupyter community** ### 4. Developer Platforms - **Product Hunt**: Launch your package - **Dev.to**: Write tutorial articles - **Medium**: Technical deep-dive articles - **YouTube**: Create demo videos ### 5. Social Media - **Twitter/X**: Use hashtags #Python #DataScience #MCP #OpenSource - **LinkedIn**: Professional network posts - **Mastodon**: Python and tech communities ## 📊 Package Analytics ### Track your package performance: - **PyPI Stats**: https://pypistats.org/packages/csv-editor - **GitHub Insights**: Repository analytics - **Download counts**: Monitor adoption ### Key metrics to watch: - Daily/monthly downloads - GitHub stars and forks - Issues and discussions - Community contributions ## 🔄 Maintenance ### Regular updates: 1. **Security updates**: Keep dependencies current 2. **Bug fixes**: Address user issues promptly 3. **Feature releases**: Based on community feedback 4. **Documentation**: Keep examples and guides updated ### Version management: - **Patch releases** (1.0.1): Bug fixes - **Minor releases** (1.1.0): New features - **Major releases** (2.0.0): Breaking changes ## 📈 Success Metrics ### Short-term goals (1-3 months): - [ ] 100+ PyPI downloads - [ ] 50+ GitHub stars - [ ] 5+ community issues/discussions - [ ] Featured in at least one newsletter/blog ### Medium-term goals (3-6 months): - [ ] 1000+ PyPI downloads - [ ] 100+ GitHub stars - [ ] 10+ contributors - [ ] Conda-forge package - [ ] Documentation website ### Long-term goals (6+ months): - [ ] 10,000+ PyPI downloads - [ ] 500+ GitHub stars - [ ] Active community - [ ] Integration with major AI platforms - [ ] Conference talks/presentations ## 🆘 Troubleshooting ### Common issues: 1. **Upload failed**: Check API token and package name availability 2. **Build errors**: Ensure all dependencies in pyproject.toml 3. **Import errors**: Check package structure and __init__.py files 4. **Version conflicts**: Ensure version is higher than existing ### Getting help: - **PyPI Support**: https://pypi.org/help/ - **GitHub Issues**: Create issues for package-specific problems - **Python Packaging Guide**: https://packaging.python.org/ ## 🎉 Post-Publishing After successful publishing: 1. **Update README** with installation instructions 2. **Create announcement** on social media 3. **Submit to package directories**: - Awesome Python lists - Python Package Index alternatives - Curated package collections 4. **Engage with community**: - Respond to issues promptly - Welcome contributions - Maintain active development Good luck with your package launch! 🚀