uv
Python package and project management is handled by uv, a Rust-based tool.
About uv
uv is an open-source Python package and project manager written in Rust. It manages project dependencies and environments with lockfiles, runs single-file scripts with inline dependency metadata, and installs and runs command-line tools distributed as Python packages. It also installs and manages Python versions, supports Cargo-style workspaces, and provides a pip-compatible interface. It supports macOS, Linux, and Windows, and can be installed with a standalone installer or from PyPI.
Key features
- Manage project dependencies and environments with lockfiles
- Support Cargo-style workspaces for larger projects
- Run single-file scripts with inline dependency metadata
- Install and manage multiple Python versions
- Install and run Python command-line tools via uv tool
- Provide pip-compatible interface with familiar CLI
Best for: Python developers who want one tool for project dependencies, scripts, Python versions, and installable tools.
Good for
- Replaces workflows from pip, pipx, poetry, pyenv, virtualenv and similar tools
- Uses a global cache to deduplicate dependencies across environments
- Supports macOS, Linux, and Windows
uv at a glance
- Website
- github.com/astral-sh/uv
- Category
- Development › Developer Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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uv FAQ
How can uv be installed?
With the standalone installer on macOS, Linux, and Windows, or from PyPI with pip or pipx.
How do I update uv?
If installed via the standalone installer, run uv self update.
What operating systems does uv support?
macOS, Linux, and Windows.
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