{"categories":[{"label":"Build Tools","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-build-tools"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"A PEP 517-compliant build backend that reads PEP 621 project metadata and converts it to standard Python package metadata, usable standalone or as PDM's default builder.","skillfed_tags":["build-backend","pep-517","packaging"],"use_cases":["Use it to build PDM projects that declare pdm-backend as their build backend in pyproject.toml.","Use it as a standalone PEP 517 backend for non-PDM projects that want PEP 621 metadata support.","Use it when migrating from older build systems (like setup.py) to standards-compliant declarative metadata.","Use it in CI/CD pipelines to build and package Python projects with modern packaging standards."],"what_it_does":"pdm-backend is a build backend that implements the PEP 517 specification for building Python packages. It reads project metadata in the PEP 621 format (typically from pyproject.toml) and converts it to the standard Python package metadata format. While designed as PDM's default builder, it can be used independently in any project that declares it in the build-system section of pyproject.toml.\n\nThe package has a minimal footprint, depending only on importlib-metadata at runtime. It supports current Python versions from 3.9 through 3.14, and is actively maintained with recent releases. The codebase is stable (marked Production/Stable) and carries no known security vulnerabilities, making it a reliable choice for projects adopting modern packaging standards.","worth_installing":"Yes. This is a production-stable, actively maintained build backend with no security issues, minimal dependencies, and broad Python version support. Install it if your project uses PDM or if you want a lightweight PEP 517-compliant builder that reads PEP 621 metadata. The low install friction and permissive license make it a straightforward choice."},"id":"pdm-backend","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/pdm-backend","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/pdm-backend.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/pdm-backend/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-06-05","license_spdx":"MIT","license_treatment":"permissive","name":"pdm-backend","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"The build backend used by PDM that supports latest packaging standards"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":6849532,"position":1834,"tier":"top_5000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"2.4.9"}