name: python-uv-project-management-skill description: This skill provides commands for managing Python projects using uv, a fast Python package installer and resolver.

Python UV Project Management Skill

This skill provides commands for managing Python projects using uv, a fast Python package installer and resolver.

Commands

Initialize Project

uv init .

Creates a new Python project with basic structure and pyproject.toml.

Install Dependencies

• Single dependency: uv add <package>
• Multiple dependencies: uv add <package1> <package2> <package3>
• All dependencies from pyproject.toml: uv sync

Running Code

• Run Python file: uv run -m <module_path>
• Example: uv run -m src.main

Running Server

uv run uvicorn src.main:app --port 8000 --reload

Run a FastAPI/Uvicorn server with hot reload enabled.

Benefits of UV

• Fast dependency resolution and installation
• Modern Python packaging tool
• Drop-in replacement for pip/pipenv/poetry workflows
• Built with Rust for performance