Discover and manage python packages from the GitLab Package Registry user interface
Problem to solve
The GitLab PyPI Repository allows developers to build, publish and share Python packages, right alongside their source code and CI Pipelines. However, the MVC does not include a front end, which prevents users from viewing packages and package details from GitLab.
Intended users
- Delaney (Development Team Lead)
- Sasha (Software Developer)
- Devon (DevOps Engineer)
- Sidney (Systems Administrator)
Further details
Proposal
Ensure that packages uploaded to the GitLab PyPI Repository are discoverable via the user interface.
- Add a new tab called
PyPIto the project-level and group-level Package Registry user interface. - PyPI packages should be included in both the
PyPIandAlltabs. - Ensure all relevant metadata is displayed.
- Add installation / setup instructions to the details page.
Further details
User interface
Metadata (for the UI)
- Name
- Version
- Platform
- Summary
- Keywords
- Homepage
- Download URL
- Author
- Author email
- License
Permissions and Security
Project Permissions: UI
| Action | Guest | Reporter | Developer | Maintainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install a package | x | x | x | x | |
| Publish a package | x | x | x |
Documentation
- Update PyPI documentation to include UI examples
What does success look like, and how can we measure that?
- Measure the total number of page views to the PyPI tab
- Measure the usage of other UI features like sorting, package deletion, and copying setup/install commands
Links / references
Edited by Tim Rizzi