What is a UV shebang?

A UV shebang is a special header in a Python script that allows the UV package manager to automatically resolve dependencies and run the script in an isolated environment without manual setup.

How do I make the generated scripts executable?

You can make a script executable by running 'chmod +x script.py' in your terminal, which allows you to run it directly as './script.py'.

Why use PEP 723 for standalone Python scripts?

PEP 723 provides a standardized way to store dependency metadata directly inside a single script file, making it highly portable and removing the need for a separate pyproject.toml.

Can I use this skill for production applications?

This skill is specifically optimized for one-off scripts, utilities, and prototypes. For larger production applications, it is recommended to use a full project structure with pyproject.toml.

Standalone Python Scripts

Name: Standalone Python Scripts
Author: edmundmiller

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Generates portable, self-contained Python scripts using UV shebangs and PEP 723 standards for dependency management.

This skill streamlines the creation of standalone Python utilities by providing a standardized UV shebang template that includes inline dependency management. It ensures scripts are portable and reproducible without the need for manual virtual environment setup or separate project configuration files like pyproject.toml. By leveraging PEP 723 compliance and date-pinning for dependencies, it allows developers to build robust CLI tools, automation scripts, and data processing utilities that work consistently across different environments.

Key Features

01Automated UV shebang generation for instant script execution

02Best practices for one-off automation and CLI utilities

03Reproducible builds via date-pinning with exclude-newer

04Simplified script distribution without external requirements files

05Inline dependency management following PEP 723 standards

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Use Cases

01Creating one-off automation scripts for system maintenance

02Building portable CLI utilities that handle their own dependencies

03Prototyping data processing logic before migrating to larger projects

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add edmundmiller/dotfiles python-scripts

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