uv

Q: How do I install uv?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/google-deepmind/science-skills --skill uv in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/uv/ (personal) or .claude/skills/uv/ (project).

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Checks whether the uv Python package manager is installed and installs it if missing. Ensures uv is on PATH. Use when another skill requires uv as a prerequisite.

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/google-deepmind/science-skills --skill uv

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads uv automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

uv (Python Package Manager)

uv is a fast Python package manager used by Science Skills to run their Python CLI scripts. Many skills depend on uv being installed and on PATH.

Ensure uv is available before running any skill that depends on it.

Setup

Check if uv is already available: uv --version (or & uv --version in PowerShell). If this succeeds, uv is ready — skip the remaining steps.
Check whether uv is installed at its default location but not on PATH:
- Unix/macOS: "$HOME/.local/bin/uv" --version
- Windows (PowerShell): & "$HOME\.local\bin\uv.exe" --version
If either succeeds, skip to step 4.
If uv is not installed do these steps in order:

(a) Tell the user that uv is a tool for creating a consistent and reliable Python environment used for running the Science Skills, and that you need to install it now.

(b) Install uv:
```
-   **Unix/macOS**: `curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh`
-   **Windows (PowerShell)**: `powershell -ExecutionPolicy ByPass -c
    "irm https://astral.sh/uv/install.ps1 | iex"`
```
Add uv to PATH and verify (run as a single command):
- Unix/macOS: export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH" && uv --version
- Windows (PowerShell): $env:PATH = "$HOME\.local\bin;" + $env:PATH; uv --version

After setup, bare uv commands should work without repeating the export.

FAQ

What does the uv skill do?

Checks whether the uv Python package manager is installed and installs it if missing. Ensures uv is on PATH. Use when another skill requires uv as a prerequisite.

How do I install uv?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/google-deepmind/science-skills --skill uv in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/uv/ (personal) or .claude/skills/uv/ (project).

Which AI agents can use uv?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is uv safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains uv?

It is published by google-deepmind in google-deepmind/science-skills. It has 2,449 recorded installs.