# UV — Ultra-Fast Python Package Manager

> Rust-powered Python package and project manager. 10-100x faster than pip. Drop-in replacement with lockfiles, virtual environments, and Python version management.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

## Quick Use

```bash
curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh

# Replace pip
uv pip install requests

# Or use as project manager
uv init my-project
cd my-project
uv add fastapi uvicorn
uv run python main.py
```

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## Intro

UV is a Rust-powered Python package and project manager from Astral (creators of Ruff). It's a drop-in replacement for pip, pip-tools, pipx, poetry, pyenv, and virtualenv — but 10-100x faster.

**Best for**: Any Python development — faster installs, reproducible environments
**Works with**: All Python projects, CI/CD pipelines

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## Key Features

- **Blazing fast** — 10-100x faster than pip (Rust-powered resolver)
- **Drop-in replacement** — `uv pip install` works exactly like `pip install`
- **Project management** — `uv init`, `uv add`, `uv run`, `uv lock`
- **Python versions** — `uv python install 3.12` (replaces pyenv)
- **Tool runner** — `uvx ruff check .` (replaces pipx)
- **Lockfiles** — Deterministic `uv.lock` for reproducible builds
- **Cross-platform** — Windows, macOS, Linux

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### FAQ

**Q: What is UV?**
A: Rust-powered Python package and project manager. 10-100x faster than pip. Drop-in replacement with lockfiles, virtual environments, and Python version management.

**Q: How do I install UV?**
A: Check the Quick Use section above for step-by-step installation instructions. Most assets can be set up in under 2 minutes.

## Source & Thanks

> Created by [Astral](https://github.com/astral-sh). Licensed under Apache 2.0 / MIT.
> [astral-sh/uv](https://github.com/astral-sh/uv) — 35K+ GitHub stars

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