astral-sh/uv

Check if `python -m uv run python` REPL works with Ctrl-C on Windows

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#14721 opened on Jul 18, 2025

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Description

If you run python -m uv run python to get a REPL on Windows. What happens when you use Ctrl-C?

Originally posted by @geofft in https://github.com/astral-sh/uv/issues/14715#issuecomment-3089308034

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Tech stack
pythonrust
Domain
cli
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
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1-3 hours
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clear
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Windows environmentPythonuv
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75
Research direction
Reproduce the issue on a Windows machine by running `python m uv run python` and pressing Ctrl C. Check if the REPL exits gracefully or if there is an error. Document the result in the issue.