Write self-contained Python scripts with PEP 723 metadata for uv execution.
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Write self-contained Python scripts that run with uv without requiring a virtual environment or external dependencies, enabling quick automation and tooling on any machine.
Create a Python script with the uv shebang and an inline PEP 723 metadata block, then chmod +x script.py and run it.
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You can run a Python script without a virtual environment by using uv with an inline PEP 723 metadata block that declares dependencies. This allows uv to resolve and execute the script directly, eliminating the need for manual environment setup or a requirements.txt file.
The best way to distribute single-file Python CLI tools is using uv with PEP 723 inline metadata. By adding a uv-friendly shebang and declaring dependencies inline, the script becomes self-contained and portable across different systems without needing external package installations.
Inline metadata works with uv by using a PEP 723 block to specify requires-python and dependencies directly inside the script. When executed, uv reads this block, automatically fetches the required packages, and runs the script in an isolated environment.
Yes, you can use uv for one-off automation scripts by declaring the required version in the PEP 723 inline metadata block. The requires-python field ensures uv uses the correct Python interpreter, making your automation scripts reproducible across machines.
No, you do not need to install dependencies globally. uv reads the dependencies from the script's inline PEP 723 metadata block and handles the resolution automatically in an ephemeral environment, keeping your system clean while allowing the script to run directly.
You should avoid single-file uv scripts when building large, multi-file applications with complex dependency trees or shared internal modules. This approach is designed for quick CLIs, one-off automation tasks, and small tools, not for replacing structured project environments.
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