I would say python's stdlib is mostly stable. Usually when I port shell scripts to python, I create a folder for it and throw in some setup.py / requirements.t

I would say python's stdlib is mostly stable. Usually when I port shell scripts to python, I create a folder for it and throw in some setup.py / requirements.txt. But lately, I've automated most of the deb package creation process (https://copier.readthedocs.io https://copier.readthedocs.io), and I typically create the whole deb package. Of course, for single use stuff, I don't bother with either.