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What is uv?

uv is a dependency manager for Python projects.

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Why use uv?

uv is a high-performance dependency manager for Python projects. uv is:
  • Fast: It downloads and installs dependencies in parallel, reducing the time it takes to install them.
  • Easy: It is easy to use, with a simple command line interface.
  • Secure: It is secure, as it verifies the integrity of the dependencies it installs.

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How to install uv

We use uv for high-performance dependency management and project orchestration. It is the recommended tool for managing your development environment and installing dependencies.

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Standalone installer

uv provides a standalone installer to download and install uv:
Use curl to download the script and execute it with sh:
If your system doesn’t have curl, you can use wget:
Request a specific version by including it in the URL:

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Updating uv

If you installed uv using the Standalone method, you can keep it updated by running:
When another installation method is used, self-updates are disabled. Use the package manager’s upgrade method instead. For example, with pip: