UV is a cutting-edge Python package and project manager, designed to revolutionize the Python development workflow.
Written in Rust, UV offers unparalleled speed and functionality, serving as a unified replacement for tools like pip, poetry, pyenv, and virtualenv.
Its standout features make it an essential tool for developers managing Python projects of any scale.
UV can be installed via multiple methods:
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh # For macOS/Linux
powershellpowershell -ExecutionPolicy ByPass -c "irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex" # For Windows
pip install uv pipx install uv
Once installed, UV can update itself using:
bashuv self update
UV simplifies project initialization and dependency management:
bashuv init my_project
uv add requests
uv lock
uv sync
It also supports building and publishing Python packages.
UV enables running scripts with inline dependency metadata:
bashuv add --script script.py requests
uv run script.py
UV handles Python installations with ease:
bashuv python install 3.11
uv python pin 3.11
Command-line tools can be installed and executed efficiently:
bashuv tool install ruff
ruff --version
By consolidating multiple tools into one fast and efficient manager, UV reduces complexity in Python development workflows while improving speed and reliability.
It is ideal for developers seeking a modern solution to manage dependencies, projects, and Python environments seamlessly.
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