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Python Scripting

  • 121 installs
  • 4 repo stars
  • Updated April 11, 2026
  • 89jobrien/steve

python-scripting is a Claude Code skill that creates self-contained Python scripts using uv and PEP 723 inline dependencies with automatic install on first run.

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python-scripting is a Claude Code skill that creates standalone Python scripts using uv and PEP 723 inline script metadata. It sets up argument parsing, input/output handling, and reproducible dependency declaration inside the script itself. A developer uses it for one-off automation, quick data processing, or small CLI tools that need dependencies without a full project setup.

  • Creates self-contained Python scripts with PEP 723 inline dependencies
  • Uses uv for automatic dependency install on first run
  • Ships a uv-script.template.py with argparse scaffold

Python Scripting by the numbers

  • 121 all-time installs (skills.sh)
  • Ranked #89 of 290 Python skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
  • Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
At a glance

python-scripting capabilities & compatibility

Capabilities
python scripting · cli scaffolding · dependency management
Pricing
Free
From the docs

What python-scripting says it does

Creates self-contained Python scripts using uv and PEP 723 inline script metadata.
SKILL.md
Dependencies install automatically on first run.
SKILL.md
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Installs121
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Last updatedApril 11, 2026
Repository89jobrien/steve

What it does

Generate a standalone Python utility script with inline PEP 723 dependencies run via uv.

Who is it for?

Standalone utility scripts, one-off automation, quick data processing, and small CLI tools that need dependencies.

Skip if: Full multi-module Python applications or projects requiring a packaged build.

When should I use this skill?

Creating a standalone Python script with automatic dependency management.

What you get

A single-file Python script declares its dependencies inline via PEP 723 and runs with uv, installing deps automatically.

  • standalone PEP 723 Python script

By the numbers

  • requires-python >=3.12
  • 1 script template (uv-script.template.py)

Files

SKILL.mdMarkdownGitHub ↗

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

#!/usr/bin/env -S uv run --script
# /// script
# requires-python = ">=3.12"
# dependencies = [
#   "requests",
#   "rich",
# ]
# ///

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

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FAQ

How are dependencies handled?

They are declared inline with PEP 723 metadata and install automatically on first run with uv.

When should I use this?

For standalone utility scripts, one-off automation, quick data processing, and small CLI tools that need dependencies.

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