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Feature: Add uv as default Python package manager

IMPLEMENTATION RULES: Before implementing this plan, read and follow:

Status: Active​

Goal: Add uv (extremely fast Python package and project manager) to the Python install script as requested by contributor.

Last Updated: 2026-02-19

GitHub Issue: #62

Priority: Low — enhancement, not a bug fix

Problem​

Issue #62 requests adding uv to the Python development tools install script. uv is an extremely fast Python package and project manager written in Rust by Astral (the team behind Ruff). It's available on PyPI and can be installed via pip install uv.

Phase 1: Add uv to Python install script — ✅ DONE​

Tasks​

  • 1.1 Add "uv" to PACKAGES_PYTHON array
  • 1.2 Update SCRIPT_DESCRIPTION to mention uv
  • 1.3 Update SCRIPT_TAGS to include uv
  • 1.4 Update SCRIPT_ABSTRACT to mention uv
  • 1.5 Update SCRIPT_SUMMARY to mention uv
  • 1.6 Update post_installation_message() to mention uv
  • 1.7 Bump SCRIPT_VER from 0.0.1 to 0.0.2

Validation​

bash .devcontainer/additions/install-dev-python.sh --help
# Should list uv in the Python packages section

Acceptance Criteria​

  • uv is in the PACKAGES_PYTHON array
  • Script metadata (DESCRIPTION, TAGS, ABSTRACT, SUMMARY) updated to mention uv
  • Post-installation message mentions uv
  • --help output shows uv in the package list
  • SCRIPT_VER bumped

Files to Modify​

  • .devcontainer/additions/install-dev-python.sh — add uv to packages and update metadata