python-scripting
Python scripting with uv and PEP 723 inline dependencies. Use when creating
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About this skill
The skill generates standalone Python scripts that embed dependency declarations via PEP 723 and use uv for automatic dependency installation, handling argument parsing and I/O. It addresses the need for reproducible, self‑contained command‑line tools without manual environment setup. It is appropriate for creating quick utilities, automation scripts, or CLI tools that require external libraries.
SKILL.md
Python Scripting Skill
Creates self-contained Python scripts using uv and PEP 723 inline script metadata.
What This Skill Does
- Creates standalone Python scripts
- Uses PEP 723 inline dependencies
- Sets up argument parsing
- Handles input/output
- Configures reproducible builds
When to Use
- Standalone utility scripts
- One-off automation tasks
- Quick data processing
- CLI tools
- Scripts that need dependencies
Reference Files
references/UV_SCRIPT.template.py- Python script template with PEP 723 metadata
PEP 723 Format
#!/usr/bin/env -S uv run --script
# /// script
# requires-python = ">=3.12"
# dependencies = [
# "requests",
# "rich",
# ]
# ///Running Scripts
uv run script.py [args]Dependencies install automatically on first run.
Best Practices
- Use
exclude-newerfor reproducibility - Include docstring with usage examples
- Use argparse for CLI arguments
- Return exit codes (0 success, non-zero error)
- Keep scripts focused on one task
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Install
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