uv venv

Create an isolated Python environment for installing packages. More information: https://docs.astral.sh/uv/reference/cli/#uv-venv.

• Create a virtual environment in the default location (.venv):

uv venv

• Create a virtual environment at a specific path:

uv venv {{path/to/venv}}

• Create using a specific Python version:

uv venv --python {{3.12}}

• Create with a custom prompt prefix:

uv venv --prompt {{my_project}}

• Create and allow overwriting existing environment:

uv venv --allow-existing {{venv_name}}