| name | python-scripting |
| description | Python scripting with uv and PEP 723 inline dependencies. Use when creating standalone Python scripts with automatic dependency management. |
| author | Joseph OBrien |
| status | unpublished |
| updated | 2025-12-23 |
| version | 1.0.1 |
| tag | skill |
| type | skill |
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
Running Scripts
uv run script.py [args]
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
