Say Goodbye to Dependency Headaches: Simplifying Python Script Distribution with uv and PEP 723

2025-03-28

Tired of managing external library dependencies for your single-file Python scripts? This article shows how uv and PEP 723 make distribution a breeze. By embedding dependency metadata directly into your script, uv eliminates the need for `requirements.txt` and complex package managers. It automatically creates isolated virtual environments, installs dependencies, and runs your script—all without manual intervention. Adding a shebang makes execution even easier, directly launching your script from anywhere.

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