uv Tool Management

Purpose

This skill teaches you how to efficiently manage Python command-line tools using uv, including running tools on-demand without installation, installing persistent tools globally, managing versions, and understanding when to use tools versus project dependencies.

Quick Start

Run any CLI tool without installing it:

# Run ruff (Python linter) once without installation
uvx ruff check .

# Equivalent longer form
uv tool run ruff check .

# Install a tool permanently for repeated use
uv tool install ruff