---
id: sampleproject
version: "4.0.0"
license: Copyright (c) 2016 The Python Packaging Authority (PyPA) Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the… (full text in the JSON record)
license_treatment: permissive
maintenance: dormant
---

# sampleproject — A sample Python project

License: permissive · Maintenance: dormant · Downloads: 501.7K/mo

## What it is and what it does

Sampleproject is a reference implementation created by the Python Packaging Authority to accompany their official packaging tutorial. It demonstrates how to structure a Python project, configure metadata in pyproject.toml, and prepare a package for distribution on PyPI. The package itself is minimal and educational—it exists primarily to show correct packaging patterns rather than to provide production functionality.

The project depends on peppercorn and supports Python 3.9 through 3.13. It is classified as Alpha-stage software and is intended for developers learning how to package and distribute their own Python projects. The repository remains active with recent commits, making it a stable reference point, though releases have been infrequent (dormant status with 646 days since the last release).

Use it for:

- Learning how to structure a Python project and configure pyproject.toml for distribution.
- Understanding the correct layout and metadata requirements for publishing to PyPI.
- Using as a template or starting point when creating your own first Python package.
- Reviewing best practices for package metadata, classifiers, and project configuration.

## Worth the install?

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A minimal reference implementation demonstrating Python package structure, metadata configuration, and distribution practices for educational purposes.

Yes, if you are learning Python packaging or need a reference implementation to study. No, if you need production functionality—this is an educational example, not a utility. Install it to examine its source code and structure, not to use its runtime behavior.

## Install

pip install sampleproject
uv add sampleproject
poetry add sampleproject

## Installing sampleproject

Before you install: Low install friction with a single lightweight runtime dependency (peppercorn). Maintenance is dormant—no releases for 646 days—but the repository remains active with recent commits and substantial community interest (5245 stars), suggesting it serves as a stable reference rather than an actively developed tool.

License in practice: MIT license (permissive) allows unrestricted use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for learning and reference without licensing concerns.

Quickstart:

pip install sampleproject

import peppercorn

# Review the package source to understand structure

Requires Python 3.9 or later.

Verify before relying:

- What concrete functionality the peppercorn dependency provides in this context.
- Whether this is intended for direct use or primarily as a reference for understanding packaging patterns.
- What runnable example code or functionality the package itself exposes.

## Package facts

- License: Copyright (c) 2016 The Python Packaging Authority (PyPA) Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the… (full text in the JSON record) (permissive)
- Python support: supports_current
- Install friction: low
- Maintenance: dormant
- Downloads: 501.7K/month (top 15,000 on PyPI)
- Known vulnerabilities: none known

## Tags

python packaging example, sample project structure, setuptools tutorial, pyproject.toml template, python distribution guide, packaging reference, educational, packaging-reference

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