# Python Scripting

> Python scripting with uv and PEP 723 inline dependencies. Use when creating standalone Python scripts with automatic dependency management.

- Skill: `aiskillstore/python-scripting` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add aiskillstore/python-scripting`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/aiskillstore/python-scripting/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: aiskillstore (https://skillmd.com/u/aiskillstore)
- Updated: 2026-09-08
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/aiskillstore/python-scripting

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# Python Scripting Skill

Creates self-contained Python scripts using uv and PEP 723 inline script metadata.

## What This Skill Does

- Creates standalone Python scripts
- Uses PEP 723 inline dependencies
- Sets up argument parsing
- Handles input/output
- Configures reproducible builds

## When to Use

- Standalone utility scripts
- One-off automation tasks
- Quick data processing
- CLI tools
- Scripts that need dependencies

## Reference Files

- `references/UV_SCRIPT.template.py` - Python script template with PEP 723 metadata

## PEP 723 Format

```python
#!/usr/bin/env -S uv run --script
# /// script
# requires-python = ">=3.12"
# dependencies = [
#   "requests",
#   "rich",
# ]
# ///
```

## Running Scripts

```bash
uv run script.py [args]
```

Dependencies install automatically on first run.

## Best Practices

- Use `exclude-newer` for reproducibility
- Include docstring with usage examples
- Use argparse for CLI arguments
- Return exit codes (0 success, non-zero error)
- Keep scripts focused on one task