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Add py.typed marker

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Feature
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Mostly clear
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Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling

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Start by locating the packaged markdown2 module and the project’s packaging configuration, then check how package data is included in distributions. Done means a py.typed marker is shipped with markdown2 and mypy and Pyright no longer report the missing type-information warnings.

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Description

When importing markdown2, I’m seeing the following linter warnings:

  • mypy: Skipping analyzing "markdown2": module is installed, but missing library stubs or py.typed marker.
  • Pyright: Stub file not found for "markdown2"

I noticed that typing support was introduced in PR #581 — thanks for that! I was wondering if there might be one additional step needed to make this fully recognized by type checkers.

From what I understand, adding a py.typed file to the package can help tools like mypy and Pyright detect that the package includes type information (as mentioned in #456 and #562). For reference, this might be helpful:
https://blog.whtsky.me/tech/2021/dont-forget-py.typed-for-your-typed-python-package/

If this sounds reasonable and you would like to have support, I’d be happy to help.

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