What is the difference between uv tool and uvx?

uv tool install adds a tool permanently to your path in an isolated environment, while uvx (an alias for uv tool run) runs a tool ephemerally without a permanent installation.

Can I use this skill to replace pipx?

Yes, this skill provides all the necessary commands and patterns to migrate your global Python package management from pipx to uv.

How does uv ensure tool isolation?

uv creates a dedicated virtual environment for every tool installed via 'uv tool install', ensuring that different CLI utilities never have conflicting dependencies.

Can I install tools from specific Git branches?

Yes, this skill includes instructions for installing tools directly from Git repositories, including support for specific tags or branches.

UV Python Tool Manager

Name: UV Python Tool Manager
Author: laurigates

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Developer Tools

Manages global Python command-line tools and ephemeral scripts using the high-performance uv package manager.

About

The UV Tool Management skill equips Claude with the expertise to install, update, and run global Python utilities using the uv ecosystem. It provides optimized workflows for replacing pipx, utilizing uvx for one-off script execution, and maintaining isolated tool environments to prevent dependency conflicts. This skill is ideal for developers who want to leverage the speed of uv for their system-wide CLI tools while ensuring a clean and reproducible development environment.

Key Features

Automatic environment isolation for every installed utility
3 GitHub stars
Ephemeral tool execution via uvx without permanent installation
Support for version pinning and Git-based tool installations
Global installation and management of Python CLI applications
Efficient tool updating and uninstallation workflows

Use Cases

Maintaining a standardized suite of development tools like Ruff, Black, and MyPy across projects
Running one-off utilities like httpie or pycowsay without cluttering local paths
Migrating global Python tool management from pipx to uv for 10-100x speed gains

About

Key Features

Automatic environment isolation for every installed utility
3 GitHub stars
Ephemeral tool execution via uvx without permanent installation
Support for version pinning and Git-based tool installations
Global installation and management of Python CLI applications
Efficient tool updating and uninstallation workflows

Use Cases

Maintaining a standardized suite of development tools like Ruff, Black, and MyPy across projects
Running one-off utilities like httpie or pycowsay without cluttering local paths
Migrating global Python tool management from pipx to uv for 10-100x speed gains