uv

Introduction to uv

uv is a Python package manager designed for managing virtual environments and dependencies. It simplifies the process of creating, managing, and activating Python virtual environments, making it an efficient tool for developers working on multiple projects with different dependencies.

uv is lightweight and easy to use, offering a streamlined alternative to traditional tools like virtualenv and venv. It is particularly useful for managing isolated Python environments in high-performance computing (HPC) systems. For more details, visit the official uv documentation.

Using uv with Modules

To use uv on the terrabyte HPC system, load the uv module with the following command:

module load uv

Usage Examples

Once loaded, you can start using uv to manage Python virtual environments. Below are some examples of common uv operations:

Example 1: Create a New Virtual Environment

To create a new virtual environment named myenv:

uv create myenv

Example 2: Activate a Virtual Environment

To activate the myenv virtual environment:

uv activate myenv

Example 3: Install a Package in the Virtual Environment

To install a package, such as numpy, into the active virtual environment:

uv install numpy

Example 4: List Installed Packages

To list all installed packages in the active virtual environment:

uv list

Example 5: Remove a Virtual Environment

To remove a virtual environment named myenv:

uv remove myenv

For additional usage instructions and configuration details, refer to the uv documentation.