pdm-project/pdm
Pdm
PDM is a Python package manager, dependency resolver, and build tool designed to create reproducible environments. It functions as a runtime manager that installs and switches between different versions of the Python interpreter using standalone builds, while managing isolated virtual environments to prevent version conflicts between projects.
The tool distinguishes itself through the use of cross-platform lockfiles and a plugin-based extension architecture, allowing users to add new capabilities via external distributions. It provides a centralized package caching system and a parallel installation pipeline to reduce the time required for environment setup and dependency resolution.
Beyond core management, PDM covers project orchestration through custom script definitions and command-line shortcuts. It also handles the full distribution lifecycle, from generating standardized project archives to publishing packages to remote repositories.
The tool ensures interoperability by using standardized metadata formats and provides utilities for importing and converting project configurations from other managers.
