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python-scripting

Python scripting with uv and PEP 723 inline dependencies. Use when creating

Why this skill is useful

Adds a framework for creating self-contained Python scripts with automatic dependency management that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.

What it needs

Requires uv installed locally. About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.

What this skill does

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/UVSCRIPT.template.py - Python script template with PEP 723 metadata PEP 723 Format Running Scripts Dependencies install automatically on first run. Best Practices Use exclude-newer for 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

How to use it

Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:

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