What Happens When You Run `uv run`

16 · Python Developer Tooling Handbook – pydevtools.com · July 29, 2026, 12:40 p.m.
Summary
The blog post explains how the `uv run` command works, detailing its orchestration of Python rather than replacing it. It outlines how `uv run pytest` automatically sets up a suitable environment, similar to activating a virtual environment manually, but streamlining the process for efficiency, particularly on repeated runs.