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uv

Extremely fast Python package installer and resolver, written in Rust.

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LicenseMIT
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Last commit1 weeks ago
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Virtualenv ManagerRust Pip AlternativeFast Dependency ResolverPython Package ManagerDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider uv?

uv is an open-source ultra-fast Python package and project manager created by Astral. Written in Rust, it serves as a drop-in replacement for pip, virtualenv, and pip-tools with 10-100x speed improvements.

Guided learning

Learn uv by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of uv

uv accelerates Python package installation and environment locking by orders of magnitude.

Quickstart

bash
1curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh
2uv pip install fastapi uvicorn

Lock dependencies into reproducible environments with uv pip compile requirements.in.

uv is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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uv FAQs

uv is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

uv is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

uv is listed as an alternative to pip. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.