uv

Fast Python workflow tool I'm testing for cleaner dependency management.

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uv

Fast Python workflow tool I'm testing for cleaner dependency management.

Why it’s useful

uv is an extremely fast Python package installer and resolver written in Rust. It dramatically speeds up Python dependency management workflows, making it ideal for projects that need quick iteration cycles. The tool provides a drop-in replacement for pip and pip-tools with significantly better performance, often completing operations in seconds that would take minutes with traditional tools.

Notes

  • When I’d use it: Perfect for new Python projects where I want fast dependency resolution and installation. Great for CI/CD pipelines where speed matters.
  • Gotchas / setup: Requires Python 3.8+. Installation is straightforward via curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh or pip. Some edge cases with complex dependency trees might need fallback to pip.