The Python Packaging Index is an invaluable resource that is used by developers to improve their projects; however, there are glaring issues in its implementation that will hinder development until resolved. The Python Packaging Index (PyPI) is the official third-party software repository for Python where the majority of open-source Python packages are published. Each package has wheel and egg files accessible from the Python package management system PIP, as well as queryable metadata that contains important package information.