uv

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the slow, complex, and often conflicting nature of Python environment and package management. It streamlines workflows that typically involve multiple tools like pip, pipx, poetry, and pyenv, replacing them with UV's unified, Rust-powered speed. By providing expert guidance on UV, this skill helps you automate setup, reduce troubleshooting, and accelerate your Python development.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Blazing Fast Package Management: Install, update, and manage Python packages 10-100x faster than traditional tools, drastically cutting down wait times.
• Streamlined Environment Control: Easily create, activate, and manage isolated Python virtual environments, ensuring clean and reproducible project setups.
• Effortless Tool & Server Management: Get clear guidance on installing Python CLI tools (like Black, Pytest) for daily use and running Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers with uvx for temporary, isolated execution.
• Seamless Migration & Version Awareness: Migrate existing projects from older tools to UV with step-by-step instructions, and stay current with UV's latest features, including Python 3.14 and free-threaded Python support.
• Use Case: You're starting a new Python project and need to set up a virtual environment and install 50 dependencies. Instead of waiting minutes with pip, this skill helps you leverage UV to complete the task in seconds, letting you start coding immediately.

Quick Start

How do I create a Python virtual environment and install requests with UV?