uv-tool-management
Installation
SKILL.md
UV Tool Management
Quick reference for installing and managing global Python tools with UV (pipx alternative).
When to Use This Skill
| Use this skill when... | Use a focused sibling instead when... |
|---|---|
Installing a global CLI tool (ruff, black, ipython) with uv tool install as a pipx replacement |
Running a project script inside its venv — use uv-run |
Running a one-off CLI invocation via uvx tool without installing |
Adding the tool as a project dev dependency — use uv-project-management |
| Listing, upgrading, or uninstalling globally installed tools | Pinning the Python version a tool runs on — use uv-python-versions |
When This Skill Applies
- Installing command-line tools globally (like pipx)
- Managing tool installations and updates
- Running tools ephemerally without installation
- Listing and removing installed tools
- Tool version management