copier-python¶

Copier template for Python projects with modern tooling

Quick start¶

Install required software:

• mise-en-place: curl https://mise.run | sh or alternate installation method
• Copier: mise use -g copier or uv tool install copier

Create a new project from the template:

copier copy "gh:smkent/copier-python" /new/project/path

For more details, see the documentation!

Features¶

• mise-en-place ("mise") for development toolchain management

  

• Astral toolset: uv, ruff, and ty

  

• prek for pre-commit compatible git hooks

  

• Update automation with Renovate and copier update

  

• PyPI package and container image release automation via GitHub Actions

• pytest test framework with codecov.io support
• Zensical project documentation with automatic deployment to GitHub Pages

Credits¶

This template was inspired by pawamoy/copier-uv and ritwiktiwari/copier-astral -- Thanks!

License¶

Copyright (C) 2026 Stephen Kent and contributors

Licensed under the MIT License (MIT).