Uv MCP Server

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Python installations via uv

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What is the Uv MCP Server?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Python installations via uv

What it actually does

uv-mcp provides LLMs with direct access to inspect and manage Python environments through the uv package manager. This allows AI assistants to help with Python dependency management, environment inspection, and troubleshooting tasks.

  • Environment Inspection — Query installed packages and their versions
  • Dependency Resolution — Check compatibility between packages
  • Environment Comparison — Identify differences between local and cloud/production environments
  • Requirement Management — Parse and validate requirements files
  • Package Information — Retrieve metadata about PyPI packages
  • Virtual Environment Management — Create and manage virtual environments

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Uv MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "uv": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["uv-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Uv to Resources.”
  • “Use Uv to Tools.”

Frequently asked questions

Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Python installations via uv Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.