astral-sh/uv

Add a `--suffix` option to `uv tool install`

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#6,365 opened on Aug 21, 2024

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Description

As mentioned in https://github.com/astral-sh/uv/issues/3560#issue-2293694566, it'd be useful for uv tool install to have a --suffix similar to pipx's so users can install multiple versions of the same tool, or install a tool with different versions of Python.

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Tech stack
rustpython
Domain
cli
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
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fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
basic Rust knowledgefamiliarity with uv's tool install subcommandunderstanding of CLI argument parsing with clap
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Review the referenced issue #3560 and the current implementation of `uv tool install` in the codebase. The source code for CLI parsing is likely in `crates/uv cli/` and the tool installation logic in `crates/uv tool/`. Look into how `pipx` implements ` suffix` for reference. The issue requests a new flag that appends a suffix to the tool entry point name, allowing multiple versions. The changes will involve adding a new CLI argument, modifying the installation path or entry point naming, and ensuring proper handling of conflicts.
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