UV Package Manager

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Master uv, an extremely fast Python package manager written in Rust, for modern dependency management, virtual environments, and optimized Python project workflows.

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This guide helps you master uv, an extremely fast Python package installer and resolver written in Rust, for modern dependency management and virtual environments.

Strengths

  • Drastically faster dependency installation and resolution compared to pip
  • Built-in virtual environment and Python version management
  • Lockfile support for reproducible builds and CI/CD optimization

Limitations

  • Requires separate installation (not included with Python by default)
  • Relatively young ecosystem; some third-party tools may lack compatibility
  • Advanced documentation less extensive than pip's
When to use it

Use this skill when starting new Python projects, speeding up CI/CD pipelines, or migrating from pip/Poetry to a faster workflow.

When not to use it

Do not use it if you need a package manager supported natively by all Python environments, or if the project already relies on a different tool with no need for migration.

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Quality score78/100

The skill provides purely informational guidance on using the uv package manager. It does not instruct the agent to execute any commands, access sensitive resources, or perform destructive actions. No tools are declared, and the instructions are limited to advisory steps like clarifying goals and applying best practices.

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Examples

Initialize a new Python project with uv
I want to create a new Python project using uv. Initialize the project, create a virtual environment, and add the requests library as a dependency.
Migrate from pip to uv
I have an existing Python project using pip and requirements.txt. Help me migrate to uv with a pyproject.toml and uv.lock file, explaining the steps.
Optimize Docker build with uv
I'm using Docker for a Python application and want to speed up the build by using uv instead of pip. Write a Dockerfile that leverages uv's caching and speed.

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UV Package Manager

Comprehensive guide to using uv, an extremely fast Python package installer and resolver written in Rust, for modern Python project management and dependency workflows.

Use this skill when

  • Setting up new Python projects quickly
  • Managing Python dependencies faster than pip
  • Creating and managing virtual environments
  • Installing Python interpreters
  • Resolving dependency conflicts efficiently
  • Migrating from pip/pip-tools/poetry
  • Speeding up CI/CD pipelines
  • Managing monorepo Python projects
  • Working with lockfiles for reproducible builds
  • Optimizing Docker builds with Python dependencies

Do not use this skill when

  • The task is unrelated to uv package manager
  • You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

  • Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
  • Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
  • Provide actionable steps and verification.
  • If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

Resources

  • resources/implementation-playbook.md for detailed patterns and examples.
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