a lot of python dependencies and projects

uv is a high-performance Python package and project manager that replaces pip, pip-tools, and venv with a single Rust-based binary.

Managing a sprawling ecosystem of Python dependencies and projects requires a tool that can handle scale without the typical performance lag. uv solves this by providing an extremely fast resolver and installer (often 10-100x faster than pip) while unifying the workflow for multiple projects through its workspace feature. It manages Python versions, virtual environments, and lockfiles (uv.lock) out of the box, ensuring that complex dependency trees across various microservices or monorepos remain reproducible and conflict-free. By consolidating the functionality of several disparate tools into one efficient executable, uv eliminates the overhead of managing the managers themselves.

https://astral.sh/uv