Slackware pkgtools
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VisitSlackware pkgtools vs uv
What both publish
| Fact | Slackware pkgtools | uv |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | No | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | tgz,txz,tbz,tlz | source distributions,wheels,requirements.txt,pylock.toml |
| Purpose | pkgtools is a set of applications for basic package management included in Slackware’s base installation. | uv is an extremely fast Python package and project manager written in Rust. |
| Supported platforms | Slackware Linux on x86,x86_64,and ARM ports | macOS,Linux,Windows,CPython,PyPy,Pyodide,GraalPy |
Slackware pkgtools plans
- pkgtoolsFree
uv plans
- uvFree
Pick Slackware pkgtools if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick uv if…
uv suits Python developers looking to manage project environments and dependencies, install Python versions, or run scripts and command-line tools. Its pip-compatible interface may appeal to those consolidating several Python tool workflows.