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Ultra-fast Python package & project manager (Rust) that replaces pip/virtualenv/pip-tools/pipx with a single, blazing-speed CLI.

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⭐ 85,812 stars⬇ 35.8M downloads/wkFirst release: Feb 2024Last release: May 2026
Async Support: NoPlugin Extensions: MediumSpeed: Very fastDoc Quality: HighLearning Curve: Easy

Pros

  • Lightning-fast resolves and installs (written in Rust)
  • Unifies common workflows i.e create venv, add deps, lock, run scripts
  • Compatible with pyproject.toml; easy switch from pip/virtualenv

Cons

  • Newer tool; some edge cases and integrations still maturing
  • Smaller plugin ecosystem vs Poetry's community
  • Org policies may prefer longer-established tooling

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