PDM
A Python package and dependency manager. PDM implements modern Python packaging standards like PEP 517/518 and uses PEP 621 metadata in pyproject.toml.
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While PDM is a capable tool, consider using uv instead for better performance, simpler workflows, and unified tooling across Python package/environment management.
Key Features
- PEP 582 local package directory support (experimental)
- Dependency management with lockfile support
- Virtual environment management
- Build backend for packaging projects
- Plugin system for extensibility
Pros
- Modern standards compliance (PEP 517/518/621)
- No need to create/activate virtual environments
- Supports dependency groups
- Fast dependency resolver
- Lockfile support
Cons
- Limited adoption compared to other tools
- Less mature than alternatives
- PEP 582 support is experimental
- No integrated Python version management
- No automated package publishing workflow
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