# Uv Python

> uv Python package manager — fast pip/venv replacement. Use when creating virtual environments, installing packages, managing dependencies, or running Python scripts with uv.

- Skill: `jarbitechture/uv-python` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add jarbitechture/uv-python`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/jarbitechture/uv-python/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: jarbitechture (https://skillmd.com/u/jarbitechture)
- Updated: 2026-08-19
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/jarbitechture/uv-python

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# uv Python Package Manager

## Purpose
Use uv instead of pip/venv for Python dependency management. 10-100x faster than pip.

## When to Use
- User says: "install package", "create venv", "manage dependencies"
- File pattern: `pyproject.toml`, `uv.lock`, `.python-version`
- Context: any Python project setup or dependency management

## Commands
- `uv venv` — create virtual environment
- `uv pip install <pkg>` — install packages (pip-compatible)
- `uv add <pkg>` — add to pyproject.toml and install
- `uv sync` — install all dependencies from lockfile
- `uv run <script>` — run script in project environment
- `uv python install 3.12` — install Python version
- `uv tool install <pkg>` — install CLI tools globally

## Constraints
- Prefer `uv add` over `uv pip install` for project dependencies
- Use `uv.lock` for reproducible installs
- Check `.python-version` before creating venvs